Dorian
Dorian is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Of the Dorian tribe; child of Doris or gift.
Origin and history
Dorian derives from the ancient Greek tribe, the Dorians, traditionally thought to mean 'of Doris' or 'gift'. While historically and predominantly masculine in modern usage, it has seen limited use as a feminine name in the United States. It carries a classical tone that remains rare for girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,541 babies in the United States have been named Dorian since 1880. It ranks #2599 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2026.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.1 %)
- NY (20.7 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- IL (10.1 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 44 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 511 |
| 1960-1970 | 497 |
| 1970-1980 | 715 |
| 1980-1990 | 902 |
| 1990-2000 | 859 |
| 2000-2010 | 536 |
| 2010-2019 | 211 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Famous people named Dorian
- Dorian Harewood: Actor, Voice Actor
Nicknames
Dori, Dorie, Dee
Fun facts
- The name became famous through Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- The Dorians were one of the four major ethnic groups into which Hellenic Greeks divided themselves in the ancient world.