Dorion
Pronunciation: [ d-awr-ee-AWN ]
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Dorion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 585 babies have been named Dorion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorion is past its peak , currently ranked #23,540 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,540
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dorion
Dorion is a boy name .
Dorion is currently ranked #23,540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorion include Dor, Dori, Doriy, Doriie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorion include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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