Dior
Dior is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Golden or present of God (derived from French 'd'or' meaning 'of gold').
Origin and history
Dior is a French surname-derived given name made famous globally by the high-fashion house founded by Christian Dior. It has risen significantly as a given name in the United States in recent years, particularly for girls. Its popularity reflects a modern preference for stylish, luxury-brand-inspired baby names.
Popularity in the United States
5,260 babies in the United States have been named Dior since 1880. It ranks #2383 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #678.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- GA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 577 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,977 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,493 |
Fun facts
- Dior originated as a French surname before becoming a recognized modern given name.
- Its adoption as a first name in the United States is strongly connected to the iconic fashion brand founded by Christian Dior in 1946.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for female infants named Dior have occurred since 2020.