UK name, mostly girls
Dior
From French meaning "golden" or "gilded", a name popularized by the fashion designer.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 139 boys.
Dior is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Dior popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 23 births.
This profile covers 270 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 279 living people in the UK are called Dior. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dior ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 23 girls were registered as Dior.
- • Dior ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #509 in 2005.
- • Dior is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 279 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dior as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 66.0% of Dior registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2006
23 births
Estimated living
279
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Dior
In England and Wales birth records, Dior has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 34.0% of registrations are for boys and 66.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Dior registered for boys
- Ranked #1,951 in 2024
- 12 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (22 births)
Dior registered for girls
- Ranked #3,318 in 2024
- 7 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (23 births)
Meaning
What does Dior mean?
The given name Dior is believed to have originated from the French language. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "diurnus," which means "daily" or "of the day." This connection suggests that the name Dior may have been initially used to refer to something related to the daytime or the daily cycle of the sun.
In the early 20th century, the name gained widespread recognition and popularity due to its association with the renowned French fashion designer Christian Dior. Born in 1905 in Normandy, France, Christian Dior established the iconic fashion house that bears his name in 1946. His revolutionary "New Look" style, characterized by its sculpted silhouette and luxurious fabrics, revolutionized the post-World War II fashion industry and solidified Dior's place in the annals of fashion history.
While the name Dior may not have a direct historical reference in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its French origins and association with the esteemed fashion designer have contributed to its enduring popularity. Apart from Christian Dior himself, several notable individuals have carried the name Dior throughout history.
One such individual was Dior Bélanger (1888-1963), a Canadian architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the development of Montreal's urban landscape. His designs included several prominent buildings and parks, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural heritage.
Another notable bearer of the name was Dior Delano (1923-1988), an American interior designer and socialite. She was known for her elegant and sophisticated designs, catering to high-profile clients in New York City and beyond.
In the realm of sports, Dior Lowhorn (born 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks.
Dior Mouton (born 1980) is a retired American football defensive tackle who played in the NFL for teams like the San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans.
Lastly, Dior Stephens (born 1991) is a British singer and songwriter who has achieved success in the UK music scene with her soulful and powerful vocals.
These individuals, spanning various fields and eras, have carried the name Dior with distinction, contributing to its recognition and enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dior over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Dior in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dior, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dior by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dior was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2394 | 61 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2655 | 96 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2236 | 110 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Dior is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Dior. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Dior ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #509 in 2005.
Across the UK
Dior in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#509 in 2005
2 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Dior
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Dior Angus
association football player
English association football player
1994-
Related
Names similar to Dior
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Dior: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dior in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dior was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Dior most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 23 babies registered as Dior in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dior?
From French meaning "golden" or "gilded", a name popularized by the fashion designer.
How many people are called Dior in the UK?
A total of 270 babies have been registered as Dior across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Dior most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Dior ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #509 in 2005. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.