NAME PROFILE
Doran
Derived from the Greek word for 'star,' this name signifies a celestial body that radiates light; it belongs to a person with a luminous spirit and a natural ability to guide and inspire others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,711 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1931 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 48%IA — 20%MI — 16%NY — 8%TX — 8%
Notable People
Aster Aweke (Ethiopian Singer, 'Hagere') · Aster Berkhof (Flemish Novelist, 'Veel geluk, professor') · Aster Ganno (Ethiopian Scholar, 'Oromo Bible translation') · Aster Vranckx (Belgian Footballer, 'AC Milan') · Aster Janssens (Belgian Cricketer, 'National Team Player')
Nicknames & Diminutives
AstieStar
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