Doran
Boy name · Celtic · Greek · Irish
Meaningexile, stranger · Irish
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,052 in 1954
10 babies were named Doran in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,875 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Doran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Doran, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Doran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDoran first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1954, when it ranked #1,052. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDoran has climbed 1,875 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Doran means “exile, stranger”. Our records link it to Celtic, Greek and Irish roots.
About the name Doran
Doran is a boy name of Celtic, Greek and Irish origin meaning “exile, stranger”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Doran for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 114 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #1,052 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGreek namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 | 50,125 boys |
| 1920s | 19 | 52,770 boys |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,059 boys |
| 1940s | 17 | 60,205 boys |
| 1950s | 20 | 49,188 boys |
| 1960s | 19 | 51,600 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 61,614 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 86,281 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,367 boys |
| 2000s | 9.2 | 108,225 boys |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 162,338 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 234,375 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Doran
What does the name Doran mean?
Doran means “exile, stranger” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Doran?
Doran has Celtic, Greek, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Doran a boy or girl name?
Doran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Doran?
Doran ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#1,052).