Dorian
Dorian is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “of the Dorians.” It ranked #539 in the United States in 2025. Dorian was immortalized by Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.'
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how do you pronounce Dorian?
DOR-ee-an
where does the name Dorian come from?
Greek in origin, meaning of the Dorians: of Doris, a district of ancient Greece, or of Dorus, the legendary founder of the Dorian tribe. Another reading, from Dorios, is child of the sea.
It originally referred to the Dorian people of ancient Greece. The name carries a dark, elegant literary allure that straddles gothic and classical territory.
how popular is this name?
Dorian has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 71 years since 1946, and fell outside it for 9. It peaked at #398 in 2000, and ranked #539 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #539 |
| 2024 | #538 |
| 2023 | #605 |
| 2022 | #563 |
| 2021 | #567 |
| 2020 | #512 |
| 2019 | #511 |
| 2018 | #521 |
| 2017 | #538 |
| 2016 | #543 |
| 2010 | #503 |
| 2000 | #398 |
| 1990 | #520 |
| 1980 | #675 |
| 1970 | #685 |
| 1946 | #842 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dorian fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Dorian
The Dorians were an ancient Hellenic tribe of northeastern Greece, ancient Macedonia and Epirus.
who are famous people named Dorian?
- Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde novel character)
- Dorian Yates (English bodybuilder)
- Dorian Missick (American actor)
what names are similar to Dorian?
what names go well with Dorian?
Sibling names that share Dorian's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dorian
What does the name Dorian mean?
Dorian means “of the Dorians”.
What is the origin of the name Dorian?
Dorian comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Dorian?
Dorian ranked #539 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2000, at #398, and it has spent 71 years in the top 1,000 since 1946.
Is Dorian a boy or girl name?
Dorian is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Dorian?
Dorian is pronounced DOR-ee-an, with 3 syllables.
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