Dione Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dione has Greek origins, derived from the goddess Dione, and translates to 'divine queen'. Its historical forms include Dione in Ancient Greek, and it has retained the same spelling in Modern English. Dione is often associated with elegance and mythology, with no significant biblical relevance. It enjoys a niche status in modern usage.
The name Dione is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dione has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dione' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2868th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4104th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7547th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13917th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3813th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2835th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1268th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4072nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12233rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15471st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dione' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dione"
Pronunciation
/daɪˈoʊni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Dione is derived from the Greek goddess Dione, who was associated with the oracle of Dodona and is often considered a feminine counterpart to Zeus. The name is thought to be related to the Greek word 'dias', meaning 'of Zeus'.
Meaning
Divine queen
Language Evolution
Dione (Ancient Greek), Dione (Latin), Dione (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Dione was used in ancient Greece and has seen sporadic use throughout history. It gained some popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries due to its mythological roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Diana, Deona, Dianae
Modern Popularity & Image
Dione is a relatively uncommon name today but is often associated with elegance and a connection to mythology.
Famous People
Dione Warwick - American singer, actress, and television presenter, Dione Lucas - British chef and television personality
Explore More Dione Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dione"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dione"
"Dione" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2868th of 10718 | 196 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4104th of 16616 | 195 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7547th of 24088 | 142 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13917th of 23106 | 34 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3813th of 9204 | 104 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2835th of 12526 | 316 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1268th of 19264 | 1,417 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4072nd of 27321 | 371 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12233rd of 35406 | 114 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15471st of 30306 | 51 |
Regional Popularity of "Dione" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dione" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.93% 1114th/2937 |
39.65% 1381st/3483 |
37.61% 1323rd/3518 |
34.55% 1397th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
91.44% 4092nd/4475 |
62.07% 3224th/5194 |
70.51% 4454th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dione"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dione" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.