Deion
Every Deion since 1955 — 6,166 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deion
Deion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,744 in 2025 with 93 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 6,166 American babies have been named Deion. Its peak came in 1996, when 582 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 93 | #1,744 |
| 2024 | — | — | 106 | #1,611 |
| 2023 | — | — | 104 | #1,654 |
| 2022 | — | — | 101 | #1,695 |
| 2021 | — | — | 117 | #1,514 |
| 2020 | — | — | 101 | #1,604 |
| 2019 | — | — | 95 | #1,682 |
| 2018 | — | — | 108 | #1,554 |
| 2017 | — | — | 112 | #1,499 |
| 2016 | — | — | 120 | #1,445 |
| 2015 | — | — | 123 | #1,397 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,227 | 130 | #1,336 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,223 | 115 | #1,434 |
| 2012 | — | — | 136 | #1,286 |
| 2011 | — | — | 126 | #1,344 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,688 | 110 | #1,483 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,736 | 116 | #1,444 |
| 2008 | — | — | 184 | #1,033 |
| 2007 | — | — | 107 | #1,488 |
| 2006 | — | — | 116 | #1,381 |
| 2005 | — | — | 120 | #1,284 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,782 | 101 | #1,405 |
| 2003 | — | — | 132 | #1,143 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,087 | 132 | #1,108 |
| 2001 | — | — | 99 | #1,318 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,662 | 175 | #893 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,175 | 558 | #411 |
| 1990 | — | — | 60 | #1,456 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,966 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,298 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,944 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,275 | 6 | #4,355 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,961 | 7 | #3,313 |
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| 1955 | 5 | #6,030 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deion in 2025?
Deion ranked #1,744 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 93 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deion?
6,166 babies have been named Deion in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deion most popular?
Deion peaked in 1996, when 582 newborns received the name.
Is Deion a boy or girl name?
Deion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deion rising or falling?
Deion has been roughly stable over the past decade.