How Many People Are Named Doran?
Complete statistics for the name Doran: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Doran, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,797 people in the US, making up 1 in 183,660 Americans. The majority of people named Doran are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 2,701 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Doran Through the Generations
Doran has seen its peak popularity in 1956 with 53 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, there are 1,797 people named Doran living in the United States, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Doran is more commonly found among older generations, with only 397 individuals under 30 years of age.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Doran's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Doran
How Many People Have the Name Doran?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,812 people in the United States currently share the name Doran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,962 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Doran a Common or Rare Name?
Doran 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 Doran Mean?
Doran means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Doran in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Doran Most Popular?
The name Doran reached peak popularity in 1956, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Doran?
Approximately 15,812 people named Doran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,812. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,962 Americans.
Is Doran a rare name?
Doran is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,962 Americans has this name.
What does the name Doran mean?
Doran means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Doran more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Doran are male and 3% are female.
When was Doran most popular?
Doran peaked in 1956 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.