Dorrian
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Dorrian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 480 babies have been named Dorrian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorrian is past its peak , currently ranked #39,921 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,921
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorrian
Dorrian is a boy name .
Is Dorrian a boy or girl name? Dorrian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,921 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,979. Dorrian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorrian is currently ranked #39,921 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorrian include Dor, Dorr, Dorry, Dorrie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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