Dior
Dior is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Golden or made of gold.
Origin and history
Dior originates as a French surname derived from 'd'or', meaning 'golden' or 'made of gold'. Traditionally associated with the French luxury fashion house founded by Christian Dior, it has recently gained traction as a unisex given name in the United States. Its popularity for boys in the U.S. has surged significantly in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,138 babies in the United States have been named Dior since 1880. It ranks #2792 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #974.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.6 %)
- MI (9.7 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,227 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the French word 'd'or', meaning 'of gold', popularized globally by fashion designer Christian Dior.
- More than half of all U.S. male births registered with the name Dior since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.