Dior
How to say it: dee-OR · /diˈɔr/
French surname linked to the luxury fashion house Christian Dior. As a given name, conveys elegance; no separate classical etymology.
Dior was the 974th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 315 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,290 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #974 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 315 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,524 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,290 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Dior's use has come in the last forty years, culminating in the 2020s. It remains at its peak for the moment though a slip is expected.
What goes with it
Spoken dee OR, it blends soft flow with a crisp close and a creative air that travels well. Royale makes a like minded companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dior is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Good to know
- Dior, French luxury fashion house founded 1946 in Paris.
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