Dione
Dione: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈoʊni/
Meaning and origin of Dione
Root meaning: “of Jupiter”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Diōnē (“of Jupiter”), from Ancient Greek Διώνη (Diṓnē, “of Zeus”).
How popular is Dione?
Since 1880, 2,373 girls and 573 boys in the U.S. have been named Dione (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #840 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #1953 in 1970. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Dione
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Dione FAQ
What does the name Dione mean?
Dione traces back to a root meaning "of Jupiter". A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin Diōnē (“of Jupiter”), from Ancient Greek Διώνη (Diṓnē, “of Zeus”).
What is the origin of the name Dione?
Dione is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Dione?
Since 1880, 2,373 girls and 573 boys in the U.S. have been named Dione (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #840 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #1953 in 1970. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dione a boy or girl name?
Dione is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,373 girls and 573 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.