Dione Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEE-oh-nee / /diˈoʊni/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: divine; Latin: heavenly
Historical & Cultural Background
Dione is derived from Greek mythology, where Dione is considered a goddess associated with the oracle of Dodona. In some traditions, she is regarded as the mother of Aphrodite. The name has also been used in Roman contexts, often linked to divine or celestial themes. Its usage as a given name has been relatively rare in modern times.
Trend Summary
The name Dione has seen limited popularity in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dione was first seen in the United States in 1965. Dione has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Dione has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dione (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |