Deion
Pronunciation: [ d-EEY-ahn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Deion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 123 babies have been named Deion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deion is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,682 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,682
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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French origin
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Old Irish Sionainn origin
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About the Name Deion
Deion is a girl name .
Is Deion a boy or girl name? Deion is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,682 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,623. Deion is more commonly used as a boy name.
Deion is currently ranked #64,682 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deion include Dei, Dey, Deie, and Deikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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