Dorian
Meaning of Dorian
Dorian is a strong and timeless name for baby boys. It has English, French, and Italian pronunciations, allowing parents to choose the version that resonates most with them. In English, it is pronounced as DOHR-ee-uhn (/ˈdɔr.i.ən/), while in French and Italian, it is pronounced as doh-RYAHN (/do.ʁi.jan/ or /do.ri.an/). The name Dorian has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years in the United States. According to data from the past few decades, Dorian peaked in popularity in 2008 when it reached its highest rank of 441 occurrences. Since then, it has maintained a consistent presence on the list of top names but has gradually declined in usage. Despite this decline, Dorian remains an attractive choice for parents seeking a distinctive and sophisticated name for their little boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as doh-RYAHN (/do.ri.an/)
French
- Pronunced as doh-RYAHN (/do.ʁi.jan/)
English
- Pronunced as DOHR-ee-uhn (/ˈdɔr.i.ən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Dorian
| Dorian Elizabeth Leigh Parker, also known as Dorian Leigh, was a pioneering American supermodel who made a significant impact on the fashion industry in the United States and Europe. |
| Dorian Electra Fridkin Gomberg is an American singer and songwriter known for their non-conforming fashion, queer aesthetics, and experimental pop sound, and is genderfluid. |
| Dorian Harewood is a well-known American actor, recognized for his roles as Jesse Owens in The Jesse Owens Story (1984), Paul Strobber on Strike Force (1981–1982), and Rev. Morgan Hamilton in 7th Heaven (1996–2003). |
| Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz was an American surfer and physician who founded a renowned surf camp and is known as a member of the "First Family of Surfing." |
| Dorian Yates - Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates, an English retired professional bodybuilder, is known for winning the Mr. Olympia title six times and is considered one of the top pro bodybuilders in history. |
| Dorian Boccolacci is a French racing driver known for competing in the Porsche Supercup series and the FIA Formula 2 Championship. |
| Dorian Leon Johnson is a free agent American football guard who played college football at Pittsburgh. |
| Dorian Gregory is an American actor and television host known for his role as Darryl Morris on Charmed and as the final permanent host of Soul Train. |
| Dorian West - Dorian "Nobby" West MBE is a retired English international rugby union player. |
| Dorian Etheridge is a free agent American football linebacker who previously played college football at Louisville. |
| Dorian Caddy is a French professional footballer known for his position as a striker. |
| Dorian van Rijsselberghe is a Dutch windsurfer and Olympic gold medalist. |
| Dorian Bertrand is a professional footballer from Réunion, France, who plays for Liga II club Argeș Pitești and the Madagascar national team. |
| Dorian Descloix is a French tennis coach and retired professional player. |
| Dorian Ulrey is a professional runner sponsored by Brooks. |
