Dione
Dione is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Goddess or divine one.
Origin and history
Dione is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from mythological traditions where Dione was a titaness and an early mother goddess associated with Zeus. Though historically significant in literature and mythology, it has remained a rare and distinctive choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,373 babies in the United States have been named Dione since 1880. It ranks #3622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2080.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.3 %)
- LA (16.8 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 78 |
| 1940-1950 | 52 |
| 1950-1960 | 172 |
| 1960-1970 | 516 |
| 1970-1980 | 948 |
| 1980-1990 | 381 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Dione is identified in early traditions as a Titan goddess and the mother of Aphrodite.
- Dione is the name of one of Saturn's moons, discovered by Giovanni Domenico Cassini in 1684.