Dorien
A masculine Dutch name derived from the Greek word "doron" meaning "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 1,238 living Americans carry the first name Dorien. It is a predominantly male name (94.6% of registrations). The average person named Dorien today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dorien births was 2004 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dorien. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 276,861 Americans
Peak year
2004
108 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,872
Tracked since 1941
Gender
Gender distribution for Dorien
Dorien leans heavily male at 94.6% of total registrations, but 69 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dorien as a male name
- Ranked #7,872 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2000 (103 births)
Dorien as a female name
- Ranked #13,140 in 2004
- 7 female births in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (7 births)
Popularity
Dorien: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dorien from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 678 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dorien by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dorien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Doriens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Dorien, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dorien
The name Dorien has its origins in the Dutch and Flemish cultures, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a variant of the name Doreen, which is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning "gift of God."
In the Netherlands and Belgium, the name Dorien was particularly popular during the 16th and 17th centuries. It was often associated with nobility and aristocracy, as evidenced by historical records from that period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dorien can be found in a Dutch chronicle from the 15th century, which mentions a noblewoman named Dorien van Egmond. This historical figure was a member of the influential Van Egmond family and lived during the turbulent era of the Burgundian Wars.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dorien. One such person was Dorien Reynders (1913-1998), a Belgian writer and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to Flemish literature. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Another notable Dorien was the Dutch artist Dorien Leefers (1917-1996), who was renowned for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States, and she received numerous accolades for her artistic achievements.
In the realm of sports, Dorien Maes (born 1974) is a former Belgian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 24 in the world. She won multiple singles and doubles titles on the WTA Tour and represented Belgium in several international competitions.
Dorien Mulder (born 1984) is a Dutch journalist and television presenter who has gained popularity for her work on various news and entertainment programs in the Netherlands. She is known for her engaging on-screen presence and her ability to connect with audiences.
The name Dorien has also been found in historical records from other regions, such as Germany and Scandinavia, where variations like Dorienne and Dorina were used. However, its strongest cultural ties remain with the Dutch and Flemish traditions.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Dorien
People
Dorien + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dorien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dorien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,238 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dorien going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 276,861 US residents.
Is Dorien a common name?
We classify Dorien as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dorien most popular?
The single biggest year for Dorien was 2004, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dorien is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dorien a male name?
Yes, 94.6% of people registered as Dorien in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.