Dionne

Dionne: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Meaning and origin of Dionne

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Dione.

Etymology

(surname): From French Dionne * (given name): From Latin Dione, from Ancient Greek Διώνη (Diṓnē)

How popular is Dionne?

21U.S. babies in 2025
#321peak rank (1970)
10,305babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,860 girls and 445 boys in the U.S. have been named Dionne (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #321 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #1877 in 1971. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dionne FAQ

What does the name Dionne mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Dione. (surname): From French Dionne * (given name): From Latin Dione, from Ancient Greek Διώνη (Diṓnē)

What is the origin of the name Dionne?

Dionne is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Dionne?

Since 1880, 9,860 girls and 445 boys in the U.S. have been named Dionne (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #321 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #1877 in 1971. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dionne a boy or girl name?

Dionne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,860 girls and 445 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.