Dion
Dion is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Dionysus; child of Zeus.
Origin and history
Dion is a short form of Dionisio or Dionysus, derived from the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. It gained popularity in mid-20th-century America as a standalone given name. The name continues to see steady, moderate use for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
18,914 babies in the United States have been named Dion since 1880. It ranks #853 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #968.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- IL (10 %)
- NY (9 %)
- MI (9 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 174 |
| 1940-1950 | 201 |
| 1950-1960 | 575 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,245 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,152 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,591 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,242 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,973 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,520 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,235 |
Famous people named Dion
- Dion DiMucci: Singer, Songwriter
- Dion Dublin: Athlete, TV Presenter
- Dion Dawkins: Athlete
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to Dionysus, the Greek deity of festivity, wine, and ritual madness.
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition through American singer Dion DiMucci, leader of Dion and the Belmonts.