Dorian
boy name#539 in 2025Dorian entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #398 in 2000, ranks #539 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1915–2025
#539
rank today
#398
peak (2000)
557
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2972 |
| 1920s | #3532 |
| 1930s | #2638 |
| 1940s | #1650 |
| 1950s | #1029 |
| 1960s | #870 |
| 1970s | #569 |
| 1980s | #596 |
| 1990s | #519 |
| 2000s | #445 |
| 2010s | #534 |
| 2020s | #554 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dorian has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Dorian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorian alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorian in 2025?
- Dorian ranks #539 among US boy names in 2025, with 557 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dorian most popular?
- Dorian peaked in 2000, reaching #398 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dorian with classmates?
- Dorian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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