Dzion
A modern invented name with unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dzion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dzion today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dzion births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dzion. 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 Dzion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,119
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Dzion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dzion 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 Dzion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dzion
The name Dzion has its origins in the ancient Slavic languages, primarily spoken in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic root "dzi," which means "day" or "sun." The name's earliest known spelling was "Dzions," which later evolved into the modern form of "Dzion."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dzion can be found in the Chronicles of Novgorod, a medieval Russian manuscript dating back to the 12th century. The text mentions a nobleman named Dzion Volkhovsky, who was a prominent figure in the city of Novgorod during that time period.
In the 14th century, a Bohemian scholar and theologian named Dzion Hus (c. 1369-1415) gained widespread recognition for his criticisms of the Catholic Church and his role in the Hussite Reformation movement. Hus was eventually excommunicated and burned at the stake for his beliefs, becoming a prominent figure in Czech history.
During the Renaissance period, a Polish artist and architect named Dzion Baptista Venetiano (c. 1488-1546) made significant contributions to the development of Renaissance architecture in Poland. He is best known for his work on the Royal Castle in Warsaw and the Sigismund's Chapel at Wawel Cathedral in Krakow.
In the 17th century, a Russian explorer and navigator named Dzion Dezhnev (c. 1605-1673) led an expedition that became the first to sail through the Bering Strait, separating Asia and North America. His discovery played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of the Arctic regions.
Another notable figure with the name Dzion was the Belarusian poet and writer Dzion Skurevich (1825-1884), who was a prominent figure in the revival of Belarusian literature and culture during the 19th century. His works, written in the Belarusian language, helped to preserve and promote the cultural identity of the Belarusian people.
People
Dzion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dzion 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
Dzion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dzion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dzion 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dzion a common name?
We classify Dzion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dzion most popular?
The single biggest year for Dzion was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dzion is about 13 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 Dzion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dzion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dzion 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 Dzion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dzion 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 Dzion 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 Americans are named Dzion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.