Dion
How to say it: dee-ON · /diˈɑn/
Short form of Dionysios; from 'Dios' (Zeus) + 'nysa' (mythological place). Means 'of Zeus'.
Dion was the 658th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 155 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #668 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #658 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 155 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,701 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #668 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 1970s, Dion settled well below that peak while staying in use. The coming years are expected to bring a further slip.
What goes with it
Soft with a crisp edge, Dion carries quiet strength. Damian shares its style.
Honouring a Dion in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dion is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, Greek.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Dion
- Dion Dublin (born 1969)English television presenter and former footballer
- Dion Cooper (born 1993)Dutch singer
- Dion Waiters (born 1991)American basketball player
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