Deion
Boy name · African · American · Greek
- US rank
- #1,743
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #410 in 1996
93 babies were named Deion in the US in 2025. It has dropped 143 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,382 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deion, 93 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeion first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #410. Today it's #1,743, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDeion has slipped 143 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,743. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDeion is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #809. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Deion
Deion is a boy name of African, American and Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Deion for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 62 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #410 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,743, with 93 babies.
Origin:African namesAmerican namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 227,790 boys |
| 1980s | 7.8 | 128,205 boys |
| 1990s | 140 | 7,131 boys |
| 2000s | 64 | 15,562 boys |
| 2010s | 62 | 16,023 boys |
| 2020s | 60 | 16,671 boys |
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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Questions about the name Deion
What is the origin of the name Deion?
Deion has African, American, Greek roots in our records. Other African names include Cairo, Asa, Zaire.
Is Deion a boy or girl name?
Deion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deion?
Deion ranked #1,743 for US boys in 2025, given to 93 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#410).