Deon
Deon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Dionysus; child of heaven and earth.
Origin and history
Deon is a male given name derived as a modern variant of Dion or Dionne, tracing back to the Greek Dionysos, the god of wine and celebration. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as an independent given name. It remains a recognizable classic choice with consistent moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
15,318 babies in the United States have been named Deon since 1880. It ranks #959 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1123.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- IL (10.4 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 104 |
| 1940-1950 | 106 |
| 1950-1960 | 148 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,130 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,401 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,311 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,673 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,553 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,938 |
| 2020-2029 | 913 |
Famous people named Deon
- Deon Cole: Comedian, Actor
- Deon Grant: Athlete
- Deon Hemmings: Athlete
Fun facts
- Deon developed as an alternative spelling of Dion, reflecting a phonetic adaptation popular in modern U.S. naming trends.
- Over 15,000 boys have been named Deon in the United States since 1880.