Deion
Boy nameDeion has been given to 6,166 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It peaked in 1996.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,166
Peak year
1996 (582 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1955
10-year trend
▼ -24%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Deion's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #893 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Deion — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Deion.
FAQ
How popular is the name Deion?
Deion has been given to 6,166 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Deion peak?
Deion peaked in 1996, when 582 babies were given the name.
Is Deion a girl or boy name?
Deion is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Deion are boys).
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