Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Dorien

Dorien

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOR-ee-en /ˈdɔr.i.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Dorian — from the Greek, 'of the Dorians' (an ancient Greek people); made known by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray; we note the literary linkLow

In 30 seconds: Of the Dorians: Dorien spells Dorian. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Dorian — from the Greek, 'of the Dorians' (an ancient Greek people); made known by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray; we note the literary link
U.S. rank (2024)#7872 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dorien is a spelling of Dorian — from the Greek, 'of the Dorians' (an ancient Greek people; made known by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray; we note the literary link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'DOR-ee-en').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Dorian. Rare in this form, of-the-Dorians at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dorian means 'of the Dorians' (an ancient Greek people) and is famous from Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray — Dorien is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the literary link; said 'DOR-ee-en').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dorian — literary link noted

Variations

DorianDorrienDorien

Nicknames

Dori

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Dorien…

Dorian— the standard spelling
Adrien— a sound-neighbor -ien boys' name
Damien— a fellow -ien boys' name
Darien— shares the -en ending
Andersen— a fellow Greek choice

Explore names like Dorien

By themegreekliterary

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorien mean?

Dorien spells Dorian — Greek 'of the Dorians' (an ancient Greek people). We note the literary link to Dorian Gray.

How do you pronounce Dorien?

It's said DOR-ee-en /ˈdɔr.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dorien a boy or girl name?

Dorien is a boy's name.

How popular is Dorien?

Dorien is a rare spelling in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia