Dion
Pronunciation: [ d-EYE-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Dion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 1,222 babies have been named Dion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dion is past its peak , currently ranked #10,221 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,221
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Dion is also used as a boy name, ranked #1119.
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Old French/Latin origin
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About the Name Dion
Dion is a girl name .
Is Dion a boy or girl name? Dion is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,221 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,119. Dion is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dion is currently ranked #10,221 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dion include Dior . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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