How old is someone named Dion?
The average Dion is 39 years old.
Half of all living Dions are between 25 and 54.
When was Dion popular?
Dion is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1970 but no single era. You'll meet Dions of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
| 1930s | 180 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 217 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 650 | 460 |
| 1960s | 3,492 | 2,900 |
| 1970s | 4,478 | 4,000 |
| 1980s | 2,772 | 2,600 |
| 1990s | 3,356 | 3,200 |
| 2000s | 2,083 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 1,636 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 1,294 | 1,300 |
How many Dions are still alive?
About 18,000 Dions are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Dion since 1929.
Nearly every Dion ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Dion?
About one in three living Dions are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 9%
- Gen X 33%
- Millennial 26%
- Gen Z 19%
- Gen Alpha 13%
Is Dion an old name?
Somewhat. Dion is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dion will be 48 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Dion a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 94% of living Dions are men, and 6% are women.
The women average 42 and the men 38.
Names the same age as Dion
NAME TWIN
Dion's name twin is Nicola. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nicola's age curve is the closest match to Dion's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Dion
How old is the average Dion?
The average Dion in the US is 39 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dion?
About 18,000 Dions are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1929.
When was the name Dion most popular?
In 1970, when about 610 baby boys were named Dion.
Is Dion a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 33% of living Dions, 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