Dorien
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorien first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 1,200 babies have been named Dorien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorien is past its peak , currently ranked #8,747 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,747
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Dorien
Dorien is a boy name .
Is Dorien a boy or girl name? Dorien is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,747 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,396. Dorien is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorien is currently ranked #8,747 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorien 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 Dorien include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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