Dorion
Every Dorion since 1971 — 585 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dorion
Dorion is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 585 American babies have been named Dorion. Its peak came in 2004, when 25 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 Dorion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dorion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,289 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,976 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,133 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,253 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,124 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,062 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,644 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,699 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,131 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,207 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,905 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,843 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,057 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,915 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,516 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,664 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,877 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,949 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,648 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,809 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,948 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,349 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,867 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,720 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dorion in 2025?
Dorion did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dorion?
585 babies have been named Dorion in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dorion most popular?
Dorion peaked in 2004, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Dorion a boy or girl name?
Dorion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dorion rising or falling?
Dorion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.