Dion

Dion is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 191 boys in the United States.

Dion at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dion

Dion belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dion first appears in Social Security records in 1929. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #338 in 1969, and in 2024 191 babies received the name — 18,758 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dion in US records

First recorded (US)
1929
Best US rank
#338 in 1969
Peak year
1970
Babies named Dion in 2024
191
Total since 1880
18,758

Dion in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#271 in 1999
Babies named Dion in 2025
68
Total since 1996
2,007

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dion mean?

The meaning of Dion is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dion a boy or girl name?

Dion is a boy name. In 2024, 191 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dion?

Dion comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dion?

Dion first appears in US records in 1929. Its best-ever ranking was #338 in 1969, and 191 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].