Danion
Anglicized form of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Danion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Danion today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danion births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Danion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,032
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Danion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Danion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Danion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Danion
The given name Danion is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was derived from the word "danion," meaning "little gift." This term was often used to refer to small offerings or tokens presented to the gods during religious ceremonies.
In ancient Greek mythology, Danion was also the name of a minor deity associated with the realm of nature and fertility. While not as widely revered as the major Olympian gods, this lesser-known deity was believed to bless the land with bountiful harvests and ensure the prosperity of crops.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Danion can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. One notable individual bearing this name was Danion of Rhodes, a philosopher and mathematician who lived around 330 BCE. He is credited with contributing to the development of early geometric principles and theories.
As the centuries passed, the name Danion continued to be used, albeit sparingly, across various regions influenced by Greek culture. In the Byzantine Empire, there are records of a military commander named Danion who served under Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century CE. His exploits were documented in historical chronicles, praising his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, the name Danion resurfaced in Italy, where it was adopted by a renowned painter from Florence. Danion di Luca, born in 1479, was celebrated for his masterful frescoes adorning the walls of several churches and cathedrals in the region.
In more recent times, the name Danion has been associated with notable figures in literature and the arts. Danion Vasile, a Romanian poet born in 1888, gained acclaim for his lyrical works that captured the essence of his homeland's rural landscapes and traditions.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Danion Chevalier, a French sculptor born in 1935. His evocative sculptures, often depicting human forms in motion, can be found in public spaces and galleries throughout Europe.
While not a widely popular name in modern times, Danion has maintained a unique and intriguing presence throughout history, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields and disciplines. Its rich heritage and connection to ancient Greek culture continue to intrigue those who appreciate the depth and meaning behind this distinctive name.
People
Danion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Danion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Danion a common name?
We classify Danion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danion most popular?
The single biggest year for Danion was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danion is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Danion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Danion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Danion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Danion?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Danion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.