Doral
A name borrowed from the Doral resort and incorporated planned community in Florida.
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the first name Doral. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 71.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Doral today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Doral births was 1970 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Doral. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
137
~ 1 in 2,501,856 Americans
Peak year
1970
29 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,528
Tracked since 1917
Census
Doral in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 299 people with the first name Doral, which placed it at #29,541 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,541
National first-name rank
People counted
299
299 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
49.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Doral
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Doral is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (42.8%) and Hispanic (5.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Doral described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Doral at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.5% · 148
- Black or African American42.8% · 128
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 16
- Two or more races2.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Doral
Doral is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 302 total registrations, 216 (71.5%) were male and 86 (28.5%) were female.
Doral as a male name
- Ranked #9,215 in 1994
- 5 male births in 1994
- Peak: 1970 (17 births)
Doral as a female name
- Ranked #7,528 in 1972
- 6 female births in 1972
- Peak: 1970 (12 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Doral on both sides of the split. Of the 300 people counted with this name, 182 were male (60.7%) and 118 were female (39.3%).
Popularity
Doral: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Doral from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Doral by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Doral during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Doral
The name Doral is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "dorar," which means "to gild" or "to cover with a thin layer of gold." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the gilding trade or those who possessed a golden or radiant quality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doral can be found in the historical records of Spain from the 14th century. During this period, it was commonly used as a surname, often referring to individuals involved in the craft of gilding or those associated with the production of gold-related items.
While the name does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Spanish origins and connection to the gilding trade have led to its use throughout various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Doral was Diego Doral, a Spanish painter and gilder who lived in the late 15th century and was renowned for his intricate gilding work on religious artifacts and artworks.
In the 17th century, Doral Gómez was a prominent Spanish goldsmith and jeweler who created exquisite pieces for the Spanish nobility and royalty. His work was highly sought after and contributed to the reputation of Spanish craftsmanship during the Golden Age.
During the 19th century, Doral Fernández was a celebrated Spanish writer and poet whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. His poems were widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary renaissance of the time.
In the early 20th century, Doral García was a notable Spanish architect who played a significant role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Madrid, blending traditional Spanish architectural styles with modern elements.
Doral Caicedo, a Colombian artist and sculptor from the mid-20th century, gained recognition for his intricate and thought-provoking works, many of which explored social and political themes and were widely exhibited throughout Latin America.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Doral throughout history, illustrating its enduring presence and diverse applications across various fields and cultures.
People
Doral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Doral as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Doral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Doral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Doral going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,501,856 US residents.
Is Doral a common name?
We classify Doral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 302 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Doral most popular?
The single biggest year for Doral was 1970, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Doral is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Doral in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 299 people with the name Doral, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,541 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Doral in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Doral?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Doral on both sides of the split. Of the 300 people counted with this name, 182 were male (60.7%) and 118 were female (39.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Doral?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Doral is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (42.8%) and Hispanic (5.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Doral most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Doral in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.5% (148 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Doral in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Doral a male name?
Yes, 71.5% of people registered as Doral in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Doral still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Doral in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Doral can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Doral as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.