Dorien
Every Dorien since 1941 — 1,276 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dorien
Dorien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,962 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 1,276 American babies have been named Dorien — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dorien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dorien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #9,962 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,910 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,632 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,039 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,657 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,373 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,120 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,788 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,126 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,573 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,581 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,664 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,930 |
| 2011 | — | — | 29 | #3,626 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,741 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,499 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,124 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,149 |
| 2006 | — | — | 64 | #2,067 |
| 2005 | — | — | 76 | #1,745 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,141 | 101 | #1,406 |
| 2003 | — | — | 76 | #1,650 |
| 2002 | — | — | 71 | #1,666 |
| 2001 | — | — | 76 | #1,575 |
| 2000 | — | — | 103 | #1,267 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,074 | 31 | #2,460 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,499 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,426 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,815 | 6 | #5,718 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,382 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,613 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,076 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,503 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dorien in 2025?
Dorien ranked #9,962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dorien?
1,276 babies have been named Dorien in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dorien most popular?
Dorien peaked in 2004, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Dorien a boy or girl name?
Dorien is used for both: about 5% of babies named Dorien have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Dorien rising or falling?
Dorien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.