How Many People Are Named Dion?

20,002

people in the United States are named Dion

1 in 16,748 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1849

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0060%

Of US population

Peak Year

1970

607 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Ancient Greek, English
Pronunciation: DEE-ahn (English), dee-AHN (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of DIONYSIOS and other Greek names beginning with the Greek element Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS". This was the name of a 4th-century BC tyrant of Syracuse. It has been used as an American given name since the middle of the 20th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
6.2%
Male
93.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 38.7 years old

Young (<30) 6,768
33.8%
Adult (30–60) 11,114
55.6%
Senior (>60) 2,120
10.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1929 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,303
Illinois 1,512
New York 1,353
Michigan 1,347
Ohio 1,058
Pennsylvania 740
Texas 729
Florida 655
New Jersey 555
Maryland 499

💡 Fun Facts About "Dion"

  • 202 babies were named Dion in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1970
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1929
  • Most popular in California

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