Dionne
Dionne is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Dionysus or divine queen.
Origin and history
Dionne is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, originating as a variant of Dione, the mother of Aphrodite in Homeric tradition. It gained notable mid-20th-century popularity in the United States, partly influenced by Canadian Dionne quintuplets and American singer Dionne Warwick. In modern U.S. usage, it remains a recognizable yet relatively rare classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
9,860 babies in the United States have been named Dionne since 1880. It ranks #1662 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1988.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- LA (10.8 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 65 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,547 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,152 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,496 |
| 1990-2000 | 601 |
| 2000-2010 | 300 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Famous people named Dionne
- Dionne Warwick: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- The name stems from Dione, an ancient Greek titaness whose name is a feminine form of Zeus.
- Fame of singer Dionne Warwick helped keep the name visible in American popular culture throughout the mid to late 20th century.