Dorrian
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,622 in 1972
0 babies were named Dorrian in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDorrian first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1972, when it reached #3,622.
About the name Dorrian
Dorrian is a boy name of English and Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Dorrian for boys from 1972 to 2023, in 39 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #3,622 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2023, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 | 536,913 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1990s | 5.7 | 175,747 boys |
| 2000s | 9.5 | 105,042 boys |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 151,976 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 363,636 boys |
Other spellings of Dorrian
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dorrian
What is the origin of the name Dorrian?
Dorrian has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dorrian a boy or girl name?
Dorrian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dorrian?
Dorrian is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #3,622 in 1972.