Doron
Gift or present, stemming from Hebrew roots.
Name Census estimates that about 626 living Americans carry the first name Doron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Doron today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Doron births was 1982 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Doron. 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
626
~ 1 in 547,531 Americans
Peak year
1982
27 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,759
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Doron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Doron from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Doron 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 Doron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dorons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Doron
The given name Doron is thought to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "dor" which means "generation" or "age." The name likely emerged during ancient times in the region of the Levant, corresponding to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan.
The name Doron is not explicitly mentioned in religious texts like the Hebrew Bible or the Christian Old Testament. However, it is possible that the name was in use during the time periods covered by these ancient scriptures, as many Hebrew names were based on common words and concepts from the language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doron dates back to the 11th century CE. A renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher named Doron ben Shemtov lived during this time, making significant contributions to the fields of linguistics and biblical exegesis.
In the 13th century, a notable Karaite scholar named Doron ben Yosef al-Maliki was born in Egypt. He wrote several works on Karaite Judaism, which was a Jewish religious movement that rejected the oral tradition of rabbinic Judaism.
During the 16th century, Doron ben Yosef Revach was a prominent rabbi and scholar from the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey). He was known for his expertise in Jewish law and authored several influential works on the subject.
In the 19th century, Doron Levin was a notable Zionist activist and author from Russia. He played a significant role in promoting the idea of a Jewish homeland in Palestine and wrote extensively on the subject.
Another historical figure named Doron was Doron Gevaryahu, an Israeli writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century. He was renowned for his works on Israeli culture and society, and his contributions to the literary scene in Israel.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples demonstrate the use of the name Doron throughout various historical periods and across different regions, particularly within Jewish and Israeli contexts. The name's Hebrew origins and its connection to the concept of "generation" or "age" have likely contributed to its enduring presence over the centuries.
People
Doron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Doron 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
Doron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Doron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 626 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Doron 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 547,531 US residents.
Is Doron a common name?
We classify Doron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 655 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Doron most popular?
The single biggest year for Doron was 1982, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Doron is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Doron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Doron 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.
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.