Doren
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uhn ]
Doren is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,411 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Doren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 263 babies have been named Doren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Doren is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,411 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,411
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Doren is also used as a girl name, ranked #65159.
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About the Name Doren
Doren is a boy name .
Is Doren a boy or girl name? Doren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,411 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,159. Doren is more commonly used as a boy name.
Doren is currently ranked #20,411 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Doren include Dor, Doy, and Dorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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