Dyon
Derivation of the masculine Greek name "Dionysos", meaning "divine youth" or "son of Zeus".
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Dyon. It is a predominantly male name (97.6% of registrations). The average person named Dyon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dyon births was 1997 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dyon. 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.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
1997
13 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,729
Tracked since 1969
Gender
Gender distribution for Dyon
Dyon leans heavily male at 97.6% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dyon as a male name
- Ranked #12,729 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 1996 (12 births)
Dyon as a female name
- Ranked #14,392 in 1997
- 5 female births in 1997
- Peak: 1997 (5 births)
Popularity
Dyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dyon from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 76 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dyon 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 Dyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dyon
The name Dyon has its roots in ancient Greek culture, with origins dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "dios," meaning divine or heavenly. This connection to divinity suggests the name may have been associated with the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses.
In the classical period, the name Dyon was borne by a Greek sculptor and architect who lived in the 5th century BC. He is credited with designing the iconic Parthenon temple in Athens, one of the most renowned architectural masterpieces of the ancient world.
The name Dyon also appears in various ancient Greek texts and historical records. One notable mention is in the writings of the philosopher Plato, where a character named Dyon is featured in his dialogues discussing the nature of knowledge and the pursuit of wisdom.
During the Byzantine Empire, a notable figure bearing the name Dyon was Saint Dyon of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was revered for his unwavering faith and willingness to face persecution for his beliefs.
In the world of art, Dyon de Laux was a French painter who lived during the 16th century Renaissance period. He was renowned for his exquisite portraiture and religious paintings, many of which adorned churches and cathedrals throughout Europe.
Another notable figure with the name Dyon was Dyon Javier, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Javier played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of the Caribbean islands.
Throughout history, the name Dyon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, religious figures, and explorers. While its usage may have been relatively rare, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the Western world.
People
Dyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dyon 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
Dyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dyon 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 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Dyon a common name?
We classify Dyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dyon was 1997, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dyon is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dyon a male name?
Yes, 97.6% of people registered as Dyon 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.
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.