Is Dion a boy's or girl's name?

Dion is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,244 recorded births.

When was Dion most popular?

Dion reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 554 births that year. It is currently ranked #1116 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Dion?

Dion is currently ranked #1116 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 18,758 babies since 1929.

Dion

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsGreekDeclining Also a pet name

#1116▼ 40in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Dion is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, a short form of Dionysios, derived from Dios (of Zeus) and Nysa (the mythical mountain), meaning 'of Zeus' or 'Zeus-born.' Dionysus was the Greek god of wine and festivity.

Compact and punchy, Dion has been used in American naming since the mid-20th century. Canadian music legend Céline Dion (born with the surname as part of her name) and American singer Dion DiMucci of 'The Wanderer' fame both contributed to the name's cultural footprint. Short, strong, and mythologically grounded.

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Popularity Over Time

Dion was #849 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1116, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dion
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,080	#1022	▼
2010s	1,519	#1214	▼
2000s	1,973	#919	▼
1990s	3,242	#574	▲
1980s	2,591	#550	▼
1970s	4,152	#390	▲
1960s	3,245	#448	▲
1950s	575	#1326	▲
1940s	201	#1641	▲
1930s	174	#2223	▲
1920s	6	#3659	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(96 years, 1929–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dion
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	191	#1116	-10 (-5.0%)
2023	201	#1076	-56 (-21.8%)
2022	257	#902	+57 (28.5%)
2021	200	#1066	-31 (-13.4%)
2020	231	#950	+73 (46.2%)
2019	158	#1212	+29 (22.5%)
2018	129	#1367	-16 (-11.0%)
2017	145	#1257	+2 (1.4%)
2016	143	#1274	+4 (2.9%)
2015	139	#1284	-25 (-15.2%)
2014	164	#1154	+4 (2.5%)
2013	160	#1135	+1 (0.6%)
2012	159	#1153	+17 (12.0%)
2011	142	#1230	-38 (-21.1%)
2010	180	#1073	+11 (6.5%)
2009	169	#1095	+2 (1.2%)
2008	167	#1101	-26 (-13.5%)
2007	193	#1004	+7 (3.8%)
2006	186	#995	+6 (3.3%)
2005	180	#970	-29 (-13.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Dion as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dion has also been given to 1,244 girls in the U.S. since 1935.

#9056

Current rank

1,244

Total births

1970

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Dion be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Dion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1116. As a girl's name, it ranks #9056.

Dion has two lives

Dion, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1929–2024) · Methodology