How Many People Are Named Doan?

Complete statistics for the name Doan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Doan
Rare
Vietnamese

Doan is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 51 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,410,792 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 12 births, and it's remained stable since then.

~22,632
Living in US
1 in 14,645
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

112,462
Worldwide Bearers
#9,147
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
106,527
🇺🇸 United States
2,069
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,857
🇹🇭 Thailand
303
🇦🇺 Australia
263
🇺🇬 Uganda
215
🇨🇦 Canada
163
🇲🇾 Malaysia
155
🇯🇵 Japan
147
🇹🇷 Turkey
122

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
35 (67%)
♀ Female
17 (33%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
11
Would be under 30 (20%)
43
Would be 30–60 (80%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 54 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Doan Through the Generations

Doan has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1982 when there were 12 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but consistent following, with the majority of those named Doan being adults aged between 30 and 60. This indicates a name that's been passed down through families rather than becoming trendy or fading away, keeping its unique charm intact.

✨ Similar Names to Doan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Doan's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Doan

How Many People Have the Name Doan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,632 people in the United States currently share the name Doan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,645 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Doan a Common or Rare Name?

Doan is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Doan Mean?

Doan means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Doan in SSA data, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.

When Was Doan Most Popular?

The name Doan reached peak popularity in 1982, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Doan?

Approximately 22,632 people named Doan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,632. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,645 Americans.

Is Doan a rare name?

Doan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,645 Americans has this name.

What does the name Doan mean?

Doan means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Doan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 67% of people named Doan are male and 33% are female.

When was Doan most popular?

Doan peaked in 1982 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US22,632
All-Time Births22,632
1 in X1 in 14,645
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1982
World Rank#9,147
Male %67%
Female %33%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.