Doran

Boy name

Doran has been given to 2,711 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,711

Peak year

1956 (53 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▲ +43%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Doran — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Doragirl

106,480 babies since 1880

Dorianboy

28,728 babies since 1915

Loranboy

4,531 babies since 1880

Oranboy

4,447 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Doran?

Doran has been given to 2,711 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Doran peak?

Doran peaked in 1956, when 53 babies were given the name.

Is Doran a girl or boy name?

Doran is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Doran are boys).

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