Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Doran

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#1,054 (1954)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-4%

1947

First Year

1989

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#4467

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Doran

Doran first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 50 Dorans were born — ranking #1,054 that year. As of 2026, Doran ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 3K Dorans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Doran

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doran

What does the name Doran mean?

Doran is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Doran in 2026?

In 2026, Doran ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Doran most popular?

Doran reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #1,054 that year with 50 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Doran most popular?

Doran has historically been most popular in Iowa, Indiana, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Doran.

Is Doran a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Doran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doran include Ann, Homero, Corby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doran

Doran is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Doran's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #1,054. Use the chart and map above to compare Doran'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.