Dorian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dorian is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dorian?
Dorian is spelled D-O-R-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Dorian at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Dorian may derive from the ancient Greek term related to the Dorians, a Hellenic tribe.
- Origin
- Dorian is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins linked to the Dorian people of classical antiquity.
- Pronunciation
- DOR-ee-uhn · 3 syllables
Dorian Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#539
Recorded Births557
- Girls usage rose 3,361 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #539 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dorian Mean?
Dorian may derive from the ancient Greek term related to the Dorians, a Hellenic tribe.
Origin: Dorian is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins linked to the Dorian people of classical antiquity.
How Do You Pronounce Dorian?
PronunciationDOR-ee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Dorian?
- History
- The name Dorian appears historically in Greek cultural contexts and literature, notably in reference to the Dorian tribe.
Dorian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 557 | #539 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 554 | #538 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 468 | #605 |
| 2022 | Girls | 15 | #7,281 |
| 2022 | Boys | 526 | #563 |
| 2021 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 497 | #567 |
| 2020 | Girls | 17 | #6,629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 559 | #512 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2019 | Boys | 560 | #511 |
| 2018 | Girls | 20 | #6,010 |
| 2018 | Boys | 545 | #521 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2017 | Boys | 527 | #538 |
| 2016 | Girls | 24 | #5,445 |
| 2016 | Boys | 531 | #543 |
| 2015 | Girls | 23 | #5,653 |
| 2015 | Boys | 512 | #560 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | #6,451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 516 | #539 |
When Was Dorian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
641 recorded births
National rank #441
2000 · Boys
639 recorded births
National rank #398
2005 · Boys
625 recorded births
National rank #428
2001 · Boys
603 recorded births
National rank #416
Where Dorian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #193 | 10 |
| AZ | #343 | 22 |
| CA | #359 | 97 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| OR | #398 | 9 |
| NJ | #412 | 19 |
| OK | #426 | 10 |
| WA | #474 | 15 |