Dion
Every Dion since 1929 — 20,164 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dion
Dion is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,268 in 2025 with 155 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 20,164 American babies have been named Dion — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 607 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Dion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dion 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 | 6 | #13,654 | 155 | #1,268 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,084 | 191 | #1,120 |
| 2023 | — | — | 201 | #1,076 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,741 | 257 | #902 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,737 | 200 | #1,067 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,660 | 231 | #952 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,286 | 158 | #1,212 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,009 | 129 | #1,367 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,166 | 145 | #1,257 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,527 | 144 | #1,268 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,151 | 139 | #1,284 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,410 | 164 | #1,154 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,306 | 160 | #1,135 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,540 | 159 | #1,153 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,525 | 142 | #1,231 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,000 | 180 | #1,074 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,036 | 169 | #1,095 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,947 | 167 | #1,101 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,319 | 193 | #1,004 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,983 | 186 | #995 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,609 | 180 | #970 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,391 | 209 | #849 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,370 | 201 | #858 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,019 | 200 | #833 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,860 | 221 | #773 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,772 | 247 | #710 |
| 1995 | — | — | 335 | #555 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,356 | 351 | #526 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,686 | 252 | #554 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,034 | 272 | #514 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,029 | 455 | #363 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,726 | 554 | #344 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,360 | 284 | #461 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,746 | 189 | #568 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,354 | 28 | #1,465 |
| 1950 | — | — | 20 | #1,667 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,458 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,012 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,861 | 14 | #1,956 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,138 |
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Famous people named Dion
- Dion of Syracuse Politician · -409–-354
- Dion Fortune Occultist · 1890–1946
- Dion DiMucci Musician · b. 1939
- Dion Waiters Basketball player · b. 1991
- Dion Dublin Soccer player · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dion in 2025?
Dion ranked #1,268 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 155 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dion?
20,164 babies have been named Dion in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dion most popular?
Dion peaked in 1970, when 607 newborns received the name.
Is Dion a boy or girl name?
Dion is used for both: about 6% of babies named Dion have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Dion rising or falling?
Dion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dion?
Well-known people named Dion include Dion of Syracuse (politician), Dion Fortune (occultist), Dion DiMucci (musician).