Dior
Dior is a unisex name of French origin meaning “Golden”, pronounced dee-OR. It ranked #1126 in the United States in 2025, given to 208 babies, and peaked at #499 in 2020. Common nicknames: Dee, Dio.
How popular is Dior in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Dior mean, and where does it come from?
Dior is a French surname, usually explained as a contraction of d'or, "of gold," and it belongs to one man in the public mind: Christian Dior, whose 1947 collection reset postwar fashion. As a given name it is one of the clearest cases of a luxury house becoming a first name, alongside Chanel and Armani, and it is used for girls and boys alike. American records show it from 1977, but it only reached the top thousand in 2018, on the strength of hip-hop references rather than couture. It has been easing back since.
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Famous People Named Dior
- Christian Dior — French fashion designer and founder of the house of Dior
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Dior mean?
Dior is a unisex name of French origin meaning "Golden." Dior is a French surname, usually explained as a contraction of d'or, "of gold," and it belongs to one man in the public mind: Christian Dior, whose 1947 collection reset postwar fashion. As a given name it is one of the clearest cases of a luxury house becoming a first name, alongside Chanel and Armani, and it is used for girls and boys alike.
How do you pronounce Dior?
Dior is pronounced dee-OR. Common variations include Diorr, Dyor.
Is Dior a unisex name?
Yes, Dior is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Dee, Dio.