Dione
Girl nameDione has been given to 2,946 babies in the U.S. since 1929. It peaked in 1970.
Meaning & origin /daɪˈoʊni/
From Latin Diōnē (“of Jupiter”), from Ancient Greek Διώνη (Diṓnē, “of Zeus”).
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,946
Peak year
1970 (182 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1929
10-year trend
0%
Gender split
81% girls / 19% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dione — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dione.
Sibling name ideas for Dione
Same era and popularity as Dione, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dione?
Dione has been given to 2,946 babies in the U.S. since 1929. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dione peak?
Dione peaked in 1970, when 182 babies were given the name.
Is Dione a girl or boy name?
Dione is primarily a girl name (81% of babies named Dione are girls).
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