Dorien
Dorien is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Of the Dorian tribe; gift.
Origin and history
Dorien is a masculine variant of Dorian, derived from the ancient Greek ethnic name referring to the Dorian tribe. It carries a classical tone and is relatively uncommon in the United States, maintaining steady but low usage. The name is often associated with literary and historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,207 babies in the United States have been named Dorien since 1880. It ranks #3490 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- VA (6.6 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 196 |
| 2000-2010 | 671 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Dory, Dori
Fun facts
- Dorien functions as a modern variant of Dorian, influenced by the french suffix spelling ending in -ien.
- The root name traces back to Doris, a region in ancient Greece associated with Dorian culture.