Rion
Every Rion since 1954 — 1,825 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rion
Rion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,018 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,825 American babies have been named Rion — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Rion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rion 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 | #14,572 | 27 | #4,018 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,379 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,999 | 34 | #3,462 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,307 | 49 | #2,707 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,979 | 47 | #2,724 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,921 | 45 | #2,746 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,280 | 32 | #3,552 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,191 | 27 | #3,974 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,237 | 39 | #3,056 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,321 | 36 | #3,212 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,574 | 37 | #3,138 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,877 | 44 | #2,741 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,920 | 34 | #3,250 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,985 | 39 | #2,994 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,993 | 26 | #3,966 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,681 | 36 | #3,169 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,436 | 43 | #2,835 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,032 | 33 | #3,409 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,437 | 38 | #3,072 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,354 | 38 | #2,971 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,760 | 24 | #3,918 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,138 | 33 | #3,059 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,147 | 27 | #3,426 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,083 | 38 | #2,592 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,181 | 29 | #3,125 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,498 | 33 | #2,792 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,227 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,144 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,279 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,513 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,874 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,152 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,449 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rion in 2025?
Rion ranked #4,018 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rion?
1,825 babies have been named Rion in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rion most popular?
Rion peaked in 2014, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Rion a boy or girl name?
Rion is used for both: about 17% of babies named Rion have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Rion rising or falling?
Rion has been roughly stable over the past decade.