Doan is a Vietnamese given name, meaning "peaceful" or "calm". It is derived from the Vietnamese word 'đoàn', which signifies unity or harmony. Traditionally used for males, Doan has gained popularity among females as well in recent years. The name holds cultural significance and is often associated with peace and tranquility in Vietnamese culture.
"The name Doan experienced modest popularity with 5 births recorded in 1976. There was then a gap of six years before it resurfaced with 6 births in 1982, indicating some fluctuation in its usage. After another significant gap of twenty-one years, the name saw another spike with 6 births in 2003. Overall, over these three periods, there were a total of 17 babies named Doan."