Total births
585
Boys' name · since 1971
Dorion
Dorion has 585 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11191
- among boys today
- 585
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dorion is the #11191 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 585 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Dorion recorded 585 times among boys since 1971, holding rank #11191 nationally today, ahead of 22% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2024.
- #11191 among boys today
- 585 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Dorion is currently the #11191 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 585 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11191
- among boys today
- 585
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Dorion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11191
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Dorion was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
25 babies were named Dorion in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Dorion compares
585 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dorion's all-time total is 59% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dorion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 585 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dorion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dorion's full recorded timeline at 1999, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dorion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#11,191
Active since
1971
Dorion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2024
- Peak year (2004)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Dorion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dorion's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Dorion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 65
1980s
65 births
- 1990s
1990s
183 births
- 2000s
2000s
194 births
- 2010s
2010s
93 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 194 births (33% of all-time use).
How Dorion compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dorion's total volume
Dorion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dorion by state
Where Dorion concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Dorion's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 585 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorion? ▼
Dorion has been given to 585 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11191 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Dorion most popular? ▼
Dorion was most popular in the 2000s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Dorion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorion are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Dorion been used? ▼
Records for Dorion go back to 1971, giving 54 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Dorion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dorian, Dorsey, Dorothy, Doris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dorion's data
- Dorion's decade-level peak was the 2000s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dorions (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dorion
Nearby Names Like Dorion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorion
Dorian Boy
#540 24,187 births
Dorsey Boy
5,411 births
Dorothy Boy
3,677 births
Doris Boy
3,241 births
Doran Boy
#8364 2,656 births
Compare Dorion side by side: Dorion vs Dorian Dorion vs Dorsey Dorion vs Dorothy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dorion
Rasheen #11190
1,395 births · Peak 1979
Kourtney #11192
840 births · Peak 1990
Raheim #11189
880 births · Peak 2003
Farhad #11193
273 births · Peak 1990
Joshue #11188
1,118 births · Peak 2004
Marcoantonio #11194
1,521 births · Peak 2001
Hasaan #11187
613 births · Peak 1997
Ramar #11195
278 births · Peak 1989
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorion: #11191 Boys' Name - 585 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorion. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dorion draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.