Doran
- Pronunciation
- [Dor-an]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Dorran Stranger.
- Origin
- English
Doran Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,646 baby boys have been named Doran. The name peaked in 1954 with 50 US births that year (rank #1057). In 2024, ranked #8465 nationally — 7,408 places below its 1954 peak.
Top States for Doran
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Doran births are: California (80), Iowa (25), Michigan (23).
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5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Doran's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Doran
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dore | Blonde | Female | French |
| Dorian | Descendant Of Dorus. Dorian Was A Character In Oscar Wilde's Novel The Picture Of Dorian Gray Who Was Given His Wish That His Portrait Would Age While He Remained Young And Handsome. | Male | English |
| Doron | Variant Of Dorran Stranger. | Male | Irish |
| Dorran | Stranger | Male | Celtic |
| Dorren | Variant Of Dorran Stranger. | Male | Irish |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Doran against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).