Declining since 1993, #1,267 for boys today.
Popularity of Dion since 1929
Babies named Dion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 6 |
| 1930s | 6 | 174 |
| 1940s | 16 | 201 |
| 1950s | 75 | 575 |
| 1960s | 247 | 3,245 |
| 1970s | 326 | 4,152 |
| 1980s | 181 | 2,591 |
| 1990s | 114 | 3,242 |
| 2000s | 110 | 1,973 |
| 2010s | 116 | 1,520 |
| 2020s | 59 | 1,235 |
Meaning & origin
Dion peaked in popularity during the 1970s, reaching its highest rank in 1970. Since 1993, its usage has been steadily declining, falling to rank 1,267 in 2025, where roughly 1 in 11,020 boys received the name. The name was most popular in Maryland, Wisconsin, and New Jersey during its peak decades. While its mythological roots give it a classical appeal, Dion has maintained a distinctly modern and streamlined feel, fitting in with other short, Greek-derived names.
Dion is a short form of Dionysius, which itself derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'of Dionysos'. Dionysos was the Greek god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. The name was borne by several early saints, contributing to its use among Christians. It became more widely known in modern times through figures like the singer Dion DiMucci.
Where Dion is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dion” around the world
Where Dion lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Dion
Names that share Dion's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Dion
Names whose popularity has moved with Dion's over the last 50 years.
