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 she 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, linking it to the Latin word for divine or heavenly.
Similar Names
Variants
- Diana
- Dionne
International Variants
- Dione (Italian)
- Dionne (French)
Famous people named Dione
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dione was first seen in the United States in 1929. Dione has ranked as high as #962 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dione has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dione (1985)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 63 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1968 | 90 |
| 1969 | 142 |
| 1970 | 161 |
| 1971 | 144 |
| 1972 | 121 |
| 1973 | 105 |
| 1974 | 99 |
| 1975 | 79 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1977 | 70 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 70 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |