Deion
Deion: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Deion
- A male given name of African-American usage.
How popular is Deion?
Since 1880, 123 girls and 6,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Deion (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5420 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #411 in 1995. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Deion FAQ
What does the name Deion mean?
A male given name of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Deion?
Since 1880, 123 girls and 6,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Deion (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5420 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #411 in 1995. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Deion a boy or girl name?
Deion is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 123 girls and 6,043 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.