Dior means golden — possibly from the French d'or (of gold). Christian Dior founded the most influential fashion house of the 20th century — the New Look of 1947 redefined how women dressed after World War II. Four letters of French haute couture, golden luxury, and the most important fashion revolution in modern history.
Dior may derive from the French d'or meaning of gold. Christian Dior (1905–1957) founded his fashion house in 1946 and his New Look of 1947 redefined post-war fashion. The House of Dior remains one of the most prestigious fashion brands on Earth. The name has entered the US charts for both genders.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French surname; Christian Dior (1905–1957) founded the fashion house in 1946.
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Today
Dior remains a beloved choice, ranking #906 in the US. 7,076 babies have been named Dior since 1977.
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How popular is Dior?
2020peak year
The name Dior reached its peak in 2020, with 613 registrations (ranked #499). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1977, roughly 43 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #906 today, averaging about 504 new babies per year. Dior has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 7,076 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Dior's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — golden leadership. People named Dior tend to be stylish, luxurious, and gifted at redefining how things look.
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Redefines how things look
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Golden luxury
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New-Look vision
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Haute-couture presence
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French-gold elegance
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Sum: 28 → Life path 1
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Personality of Dior
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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