Doran
Every Doran since 1912 — 2,711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Doran
Doran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,812 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 2,711 American babies have been named Doran. Its peak came in 1956, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Doran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Doran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,812 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,500 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,191 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,078 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,642 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,839 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,100 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,949 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,227 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,125 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,828 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,393 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,736 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,130 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,553 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,213 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,311 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,572 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,236 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,765 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,155 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,380 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,878 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,808 |
| 1995 | — | — | 40 | #2,062 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,718 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,745 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,387 |
| 1975 | — | — | 24 | #1,965 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,401 |
| 1965 | — | — | 44 | #1,132 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,612 | 24 | #1,668 |
| 1955 | — | — | 49 | #1,080 |
| 1950 | — | — | 39 | #1,146 |
| 1945 | — | — | 27 | #1,278 |
| 1940 | — | — | 19 | #1,586 |
| 1935 | — | — | 25 | #1,366 |
| 1930 | — | — | 29 | #1,344 |
| 1925 | — | — | 22 | #1,643 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,493 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,996 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Doran in 2025?
Doran ranked #7,812 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Doran?
2,711 babies have been named Doran in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Doran most popular?
Doran peaked in 1956, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Doran a boy or girl name?
Doran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Doran rising or falling?
Doran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.