Dion
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of Adam; child of the red earth
Origin: English surname — from Addie's son, a medieval diminutive of Adam
Popularity: Ranked #1268 in 2025 with 155 babies born.
History: Dion peaked in the 1990s-2000s. Dion DiMucci was a doo-wop legend. Celine Dion conquered American music. The name carries musical greatness from two very different genres.
Similar names: deion, dijon, dillon, dionne, dixon, dixxon, dinah, dio
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Dion? About 1 in 20,674 babies born in 2025 were named Dion, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dion
What does the name Dion mean?
Dion means “Son of Adam; child of the red earth” from English surname — from Addie's son, a medieval diminutive of Adam roots.
What is the origin of the name Dion?
Dion has English surname — from Addie's son, a medieval diminutive of Adam origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of Adam; child of the red earth”.
How popular is Dion?
Dion ranked #1267 in 2025 — given to 155 babies that year.
When was Dion most popular?
Dion peaked in 1970 with 554 babies registered that year.
Is Dion a boy or girl name?
Dion is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dions in registered births are male.
Is the name Dion rising or falling in popularity?
Dion has risen 6321 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7588 in 2020 to #1267 in 2025.
How long has Dion been recorded?
Dion appears in birth records across 97 years — from 1929 through 2025.