Holding steady.
Popularity of Doral since 1917
Babies named Doral per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Doral's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 19 |
| 1920s | 15 | 52 |
| 1930s | 30 | 39 |
| 1940s | 5 | 18 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 11 | 7 |
| 1970s | 25 | 47 |
| 1980s | 0 | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doral is a rare and enigmatic name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917. Its peak year was 1919, when it was given to a small number of babies, primarily boys, though it has always been unisex. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with no recorded usage in recent decades beyond isolated occurrences. Its origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a modern coinage in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by names like Dore or Coral. Doral has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and is given to fewer than 5 babies annually today. The trajectory is stable, indicating no significant revival. As a name with no strong etymological or cultural anchor, Doral remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking rarity.
Doral is a modern name of uncertain etymology. It may have been created as a variant of Dore or as a combination of syllable sounds. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 and saw modest use in the 1910s, peaking in 1919.
Sibling names for Doral
Names that share Doral's style, for a brother or sister.
