Dion
5 countries#1267 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dion was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
20,164 births recorded 1929–2025 · currently #1267 · peaked in 1970 with 607 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,137 births recorded 1994–2021 · peaked in 2000 with 149 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,031 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #537 · peaked in 2000 with 138 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
119 births recorded 2004–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 2011 with 12 births
Most common in: Haute-Savoie
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
74 births recorded 1994–2008 · peaked in 1999 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
32 births recorded 1998–2013 · peaked in 2000 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dion’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #994 | — |
| 2007 | #1002 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #1100 | ↓98 |
| 2009 | #1095 | ↑5 |
| 2010 | #1068 | ↑27 |
| 2011 | #1229 | ↓161 |
| 2012 | #1151 | ↑78 |
| 2013 | #1135 | ↑16 |
| 2014 | #1153 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #1283 | ↓130 |
| 2016 | #1266 | ↑17 |
| 2017 | #1256 | ↑10 |
| 2018 | #1364 | ↓108 |
| 2019 | #1209 | ↑155 |
| 2020 | #950 | ↑259 |
| 2021 | #1067 | ↓117 |
| 2022 | #902 | ↑165 |
| 2023 | #1073 | ↓171 |
| 2024 | #1119 | ↓46 |
| 2025 | #1267 | ↓148 |
Frequently asked questions about Dion
Is Dion a popular name?
Yes — Dion currently ranks #1267 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dion more common for boys or girls?
Dion is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dion most popular?
Dion peaked in 1970 in United States, with 607 recorded births that year.
Is Dion rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dion’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3559 in 1929 to #1267 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dion?
At least 22,420 babies have been recorded with the name Dion across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dion popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dion appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dion?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dion include Ripley, Aksel, Emil, Jahseh.
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