Rion

Rion is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “river in Georgia.” In 2024 it was given to 35 boys in the United States.

Rion at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“river in Georgia”

About the name Rion

Rion belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “river in Georgia” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rion first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1625 in 1984, and in 2024 35 babies received the name — 1,479 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rion in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#1625 in 1984
Peak year
2022
Babies named Rion in 2024
35
Total since 1880
1,479

Rion in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#924 in 2024
Babies named Rion in 2025
23
Total since 1996
381

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rion mean?

Rion means “river in Georgia” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rion a boy or girl name?

Rion is a boy name. In 2024, 35 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rion?

Rion comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Rion?

Rion first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #1625 in 1984, and 35 babies were given the name in 2024.

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