Dorian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the sea, mysterious and alluring.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #511
- Peak
- #398 in 2000
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dorian Means
Dorian is a boy name of English origin. A child from the sea, mysterious and alluring.
How Popular Dorian Is
Dorian currently ranks #511 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #398 in 2000. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Dorian
- Dorian peaked at #398 in the U.S. in 2000.
- Dorian is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Dorian
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dorian
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dorian.
Questions About Dorian
What does Dorian mean?
Dorian is a boy name of English origin. A child from the sea, mysterious and alluring.
How popular is Dorian?
Dorian currently ranks #511 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #398 in 2000. It has held steady.
Where does Dorian come from?
Dorian comes from English roots. Dorian peaked at #398 in the U.S. in 2000.
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