Tion
A name of Greek origin meaning "worthy" or "of dignity".
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the first name Tion. It is a predominantly male name (96.5% of registrations). The average person named Tion today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tion births was 2000 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tion. 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
445
~ 1 in 770,234 Americans
Peak year
2000
28 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,164
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Tion
Tion leans heavily male at 96.5% of total registrations, but 16 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tion as a male name
- Ranked #12,164 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (20 births)
Tion as a female name
- Ranked #18,978 in 2005
- 5 female births in 2005
- Peak: 2000 (11 births)
Popularity
Tion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tion from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tion 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 Tion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tion
The name Tion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. The earliest known reference to the name can be traced back to the 4th century BC, where it appeared as "Tionas" in historical records. Tionas was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in Athens during the Classical period.
Tion is derived from the Greek word "tio," which means "to honor" or "to revere." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were respected or held in high esteem within their communities. The name's transition from "Tionas" to "Tion" likely occurred over time as a result of linguistic evolution and regional variations in pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tion was Tion of Chios, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. He was a follower of the Pythagorean school of thought and is credited with contributing to the development of early mathematical concepts.
In the 2nd century AD, Tion of Alexandria was a prominent Greek philosopher and teacher who lived in Egypt during the Roman Empire. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, and his teachings influenced many scholars of his time.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Tion gained popularity among Christian communities. One notable figure was Tion of Constantinople, a monk and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. He was revered for his contributions to the development of Eastern Orthodox doctrine and his writings on the spiritual life.
In the 12th century, Tion of Pisa was an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He is remembered for his work on the development of algebraic notation and his contributions to the field of trigonometry.
Another historical figure with the name Tion was Tion of Cologne, a German scholar and cleric who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent humanist and played a significant role in the revival of classical learning during the Renaissance period.
The name Tion, although rare, has persisted throughout history, spanning various cultures and regions. Its Greek origins and association with honor and respect have likely contributed to its enduring appeal, even if its usage has been limited in comparison to more common names.
People
Tion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 445 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tion 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 770,234 US residents.
Is Tion a common name?
We classify Tion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 455 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tion most popular?
The single biggest year for Tion was 2000, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tion is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tion a male name?
Yes, 96.5% of people registered as Tion 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.