Rion
Rion is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little king or kingly.
Origin and history
Rion is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, often considered a variant of Ryan or derived from the word 'rí' meaning king. It serves as a modern, streamlined spelling alternative to traditional Celtic names. While relatively uncommon in the U.S., it has maintained a steady presence in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,506 babies in the United States have been named Rion since 1880. It ranks #3232 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.6 %)
- CA (33.5 %)
- NY (18.8 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
- FL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 236 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 350 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Fun facts
- Rion acts as a modern phonetic variation of the classic Irish name Ryan, as well as a short form for longer names like Orion.
- Although it remains rare overall, Rion has seen steady usage in the United States throughout the 21st century.