At a glance
- In short
- Doan is a unisex Vietnamese name pronounced "dō-ahn" (/doʊn/).
- U.S. rank 2025 (girls)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2003 (#13,844)
- Babies in 2003 (girls)
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- As a boy name
- Last recorded 2004 (#11,356)Peak #4,153 in 1981
- Peak (girls)
- #9,237 in 1982
- First recorded
- 1976 (as a girl name; 1980 as a boy name)
Meaning of Doan
Doan is a unisex name of Vietnamese origin. The name has variations such as Doane. In terms of popularity in the United States, there were 6 occurrences in 2003, ranking at 13843. The name Doan carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural diversity, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for something different and meaningful for their child.
How to pronounce Doan
Vietnamese
- Pronounced dō-ahn /doʊn/
Popularity of Doan in the U.S.
Doan was last recorded in the U.S. in 2003, ranked #13,844 with 6 babies. It peaked at #9,237 in 1982. It first appears in the records in 1976. As a boy name it was last recorded in 2004, at #11,356.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Girls year by year, 1976–2003 3 rows
Notable people named Doan
- Doan Hoang Curtis is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker known for Oh, Saigon and the Netflix documentary series Turning Point: The Vietnam War.