How old is someone named Deion?
The average Deion is 23 years old.
Half of all living Deions are between 14 and 31.
When was Deion popular?
Deion rose fast and peaked in 1996, then faded almost as fast. 57% of all Deions were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 61 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 83 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 149 | 140 |
| 1990s | 2,753 | 2,700 |
| 2000s | 1,303 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 1,190 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 622 | 620 |
How many Deions are still alive?
About 6,000 Deions are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,200 babies named Deion since 1955.
Nearly every Deion ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Deion?
About two in five living Deions are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 35%
- Gen Z 39%
- Gen Alpha 24%
Is Deion an old name?
Not really. Deion is younger than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Deion will be 39 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Deion a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98% of living Deions are men.
Names the same age as Deion
NAME TWIN
Deion's name twin is Austen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Austen's age curve is the closest match to Deion's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Deion
How old is the average Deion?
The average Deion in the US is 23 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Deion?
About 6,000 Deions are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,200 babies given the name since 1955.
When was the name Deion most popular?
In 1996, when about 580 baby boys were named Deion.
Is Deion a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 39% of living Deions, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this