Boy · #4,724 in 2026

Doane

Name: Popularity of the name Doane in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Doane, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,724

Peak Rank

#2,367 (1951)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1970

Last Year

1951

Peak Year

#2367

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Doane

Doane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 11 Doanes were born — ranking #2,367 that year. As of 2026, Doane ranks #4,724 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Doanes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Doane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Doane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Doen
Doan
Dawn
Den
Dome
Dan
Dine
Dean
Din
Doin
Dane
Deen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doane

What does the name Doane mean?

Doane is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Doane in 2026?

In 2026, Doane ranks #4,724 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Doane most popular?

Doane reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #2,367 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Doane a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Doane is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Doane?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doane include Daisy, Derrel, Jorma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doane

Doane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Doane's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #2,367. Use the chart and map above to compare Doane's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.