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  DION

The meaning of the unisex name Dion is ABBREVIATION OF DIONYSIUS..

Details on DION:

Gender:
Unisex
Meaning(s):
Abbreviation of dionysius
Popularity for Boy:
2,343rd in the USA (top 10%)
Popularity for Girl:
17,077th in the USA (bottom 5%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

191 births
DION as a BOY in 2024
11 births
DION as a GIRL in 2024

The meaning(s) of DION:

The name Dion is an African-American baby name. In African-American the meaning of the name Dion is: God.
African-American meaning
The name Dion is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Dion is: God.
American meaning
The name Dion is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Dion is: The Winter's Tale' Lord of Sicilia.
Shakespearean meaning
The name Dion is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Dion is: God of wine.
Greek meaning
The name Dion is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dion is: From the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, referring to the Greek god of wine.
English meaning
The name Dion is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Dion is: Abbreviation of Dionysius.
French meaning

USA SSA birth(s) for DION:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name DION

 DION as a boy

YearBoy Births
2024191 births
2023201 births
2022257 births
2021200 births
2020231 births
2019158 births
2018129 births
2017142 births
2016142 births
2015139 births
2014163 births
2013160 births
2012159 births
2011142 births
2010180 births
2009169 births

 DION as a girl

YearGirl Births
202411 births
202214 births
202114 births
202014 births
201911 births
201810 births
201710 births
201613 births
20159 births
201416 births
20138 births
20128 births
201116 births
201015 births
200913 births
20086 births

About the name DION

Dion, a name that resonates with both strength and grace, traces its origins to ancient Greece, where it is derived from "Dionysios," meaning "follower of Dionysus," the god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy. This connection to the divine imbues the name with a spirit of celebration and vitality, symbolizing a joyful embrace of life’s pleasures. Dion is not only a name but a bridge across cultures; it finds its roots in various regions, from the sun-kissed landscapes of Greece to the vibrant streets of France, where it appears as a diminutive of names like Dionysius or as an endearing term in familial settings. In the United States, Dion has carved a niche as a timeless choice, often associated with creativity and charisma, thanks to its notable bearers in music and sports. Embracing the name Dion invites a legacy of artistic expression and spirited adventure, making it a meaningful selection for a little one destined to dance through life’s many festivals.

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