Declining since 1994, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Dionna since 1951
Babies named Dionna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 193 |
| 1970s | 617 |
| 1980s | 825 |
| 1990s | 1,086 |
| 2000s | 687 |
| 2010s | 296 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Dionna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951, but its peak popularity came much later, in 1994, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its use has fallen steadily, reflecting a broader trend away from blended names like Donna and Diane. Though not common today, the name carries a vintage charm from its peak decade, the 1990s, and remains recognizable as a feminine and melodic choice. Its rarity in recent years means a child named Dionna would be unlikely to share the name with classmates, offering a distinctive identity.
Dionna is a modern English coinage, likely a blend of Diane (from the Roman goddess Diana) and Donna (Italian for 'lady'). It may also be considered a feminine form of Dion, a name of Greek origin meaning 'follower of Dionysus'. The name gained modest popularity in the United States from the 1950s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Di, Dee, Nona
Sibling names for Dionna
Names that share Dionna's style, for a brother or sister.
