Dorron
A masculine name potentially derived from the Hebrew word "dor," meaning "generation."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dorron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dorron today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dorron births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dorron. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dorron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,483
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Dorron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dorron 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 Dorron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dorron
The name Dorron finds its origins in the ancient Gaelic language of Ireland, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Irish words "dor" meaning "door" and "ron" meaning "seal," suggesting a possible connection to a coastal or maritime heritage.
In the early medieval period, the name was occasionally referenced in Irish historical manuscripts and annals, though its exact meaning and significance remain unclear. Some scholars speculate that it may have been a descriptive name for individuals who lived near the sea or were involved in seal hunting or fishing activities.
The earliest recorded example of the name Dorron can be found in the 9th-century Annals of Ulster, where it appears as the name of a minor chieftain from County Kerry. However, it was not until the 12th century that the name gained more widespread use among the Irish nobility and ruling classes.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Dorron was a 13th-century Irish poet and bard from County Sligo, renowned for his intricate verse and poetic praise of local lords and chieftains. Unfortunately, many of his works have been lost to time, but his legacy as a skilled wordsmith endures.
In the 15th century, a prominent Dorron was a celebrated warrior and military leader from County Mayo, who fought alongside the O'Donnell clan in their struggles against the English forces during the Tudor conquest of Ireland. His bravery and tactical acumen were widely praised by his contemporaries.
Another figure of historical significance was Dorron Ó Ceallaigh, a 16th-century Irish scholar and linguist from County Galway. He was renowned for his mastery of the Gaelic language and his contributions to preserving and documenting Irish literary traditions and folklore.
Moving into the 17th century, a noteworthy individual named Dorron MacCionnaith was a prominent Catholic priest and advocate for religious tolerance in Ireland during the tumultuous period of the Confederate Wars. He played a crucial role in mediating between the various factions and promoting reconciliation.
While the name Dorron has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich historical roots and associations with Irish culture and heritage have endured, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Gaelic naming traditions.
People
Dorron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dorron 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
Dorron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dorron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dorron 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dorron a common name?
We classify Dorron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dorron most popular?
The single biggest year for Dorron was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dorron is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Dorron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dorron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dorron 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 Dorron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dorron 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 Dorron 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Dorron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.