Dione Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEE-oh-nee //diˈoʊni//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: divine; Latin: heavenly

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dione has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the name 'Dios,' which means 'of Zeus' or 'divine.' In Greek mythology, Dione was associated with the oracle of Dodona and was considered a goddess, often linked to the goddess Aphrodite. The name entered Latin as 'Dione,' maintaining its connection to divinity and the divine feminine.

This transition illustrates the cultural exchange between Greek and Roman traditions, as the Romans adopted many aspects of Greek mythology and language, further embedding the name into the fabric of classical literature. Historically, Dione appears in various texts and mythological accounts, particularly in works from the Hellenistic period.

The name is mentioned in the writings of Homer, where it is associated with the divine lineage of the gods. In the context of the Roman Empire, the name continued to be used, reflecting the syncretism of Greek and Roman religious practices.

The name's presence in classical literature and its connection to significant mythological figures contributed to its enduring legacy through the centuries. Culturally, Dione embodies themes of divinity and femininity, resonating with the ideals of beauty and love as represented by Aphrodite.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as 'Dina' emerging in some traditions. This adaptability highlights the name's symbolic significance, allowing it to transcend its original context while retaining its connection to the divine.

Overall, Dione represents a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural history, reflecting the interplay between language, mythology, and societal values.

Famous people named Dione

In this section, you will find notable people named Dione. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dione who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dione who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dione Warwick is a singer and actress best known for Walk On By, I Say a Little Prayer, and Do You Know the Way to San Jose.

Dione is a professional wrestler best known for her appearances in various wrestling promotions.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dione, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DianaDeliaDaphneDariaDahlia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dione. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DianaDinaDinaeDeannaDionea

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dione was first seen in the United States in 1929.

Dione has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Dione has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dione is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dione was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dione.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 6 0
2023 7 0 7
2022 9 0 9
2021 5 0 5
2020 6 6 0
2019 8 8 0
2018 7 0 7
2017 17 5 12
2016 6 6 0
2015 6 0 6
2014 5 0 5
2013 9 9 0
2012 15 7 8
2011 8 8 0
2010 6 6 0
2009 14 8 6
2008 17 8 9
2007 11 5 6
2006 16 11 5
2005 13 7 6
2004 11 5 6
2003 5 0 5
2002 8 8 0
2001 33 21 12
2000 18 10 8
1999 27 13 14
1998 33 17 16
1997 21 8 13
1996 27 16 11
1995 21 21 0
1994 18 13 5
1993 16 10 6
1992 22 13 9
1991 30 19 11
1990 23 9 14
1989 27 14 13
1988 38 12 26
1987 29 8 21
1986 42 13 29
1985 53 13 40
1984 39 7 32
1983 45 11 34
1982 60 10 50
1981 76 6 70
1980 87 21 66
1979 71 10 61
1978 60 10 50
1977 78 8 70
1976 67 9 58
1975 98 19 79
1974 119 20 99
1973 116 11 105
1972 131 10 121
1971 162 18 144
1970 182 21 161
1969 155 13 142
1968 96 6 90
1967 70 6 64
1966 69 6 63
1965 52 8 44
1964 26 0 26
1963 23 0 23
1962 12 0 12
1961 22 0 22
1960 30 0 30
1959 25 0 25
1958 18 0 18
1957 15 0 15
1956 19 0 19
1955 16 0 16
1954 22 0 22
1953 21 0 21
1952 8 0 8
1951 15 0 15
1950 13 0 13
1949 10 0 10
1948 9 0 9
1947 6 0 6
1946 6 0 6
1945 5 0 5
1944 5 0 5
1943 5 0 5
1941 6 0 6
1936 6 0 6
1935 8 0 8
1934 15 0 15
1933 13 0 13
1932 18 0 18
1931 11 0 11
1930 7 0 7
1929 5 0 5

Top States for Dione (1985)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 7
100%