Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Daion since 1992
Babies named Daion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Daion is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1992. It has never been a common name, never entering the top 1000 rankings. Its usage peaked in 2003, then began a steady decline. The name is most likely a creative adaptation of Deion, itself a modern coinage, or a construction from the popular prefix Da- and the suffix -ion seen in names like Zion and Darian. Daion remains a rare choice, reflecting a trend of unique sound-based name creation in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Daion is a modern invented name, likely created in the late 20th century. It may be a variant of Deion or a combination of common name sounds such as Da- and -ion, a fashionable suffix. There is no known traditional derivation or historical usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Deion, Daione
Sibling names for Daion
Names that share Daion's style, for a brother or sister.
