Deion
Boy name · #1748 in 2025 · Uniqueness 72/100
In 2025, 93 baby boys were named Deion, placing it at #1748 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1396, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,355 boys born in 2025 was named Deion.
The 63-year story
Deion first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1996, when 566 boys were named Deion — good for #410 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Deion per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Deion in class?
Deion scores 72 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Deion will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Deion is most common
Geography matters for names, and Deion is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Deions were TX (22), FL (10), GA (6), MD (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Deion
Statistically, parents drawn to Deion tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darion, Keion, Davon, Damion, and Devon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Deion | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | #1743 |
| 2024 | 106 | #1608 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1650 |
| 2022 | 101 | #1695 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1514 |
| 2020 | 101 | #1600 |
| 2019 | 95 | #1678 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1553 |
| 2017 | 112 | #1499 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1443 |
| 2015 | 123 | #1396 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1334 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1433 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1285 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1344 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1481 |
| 2009 | 116 | #1443 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1031 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1488 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1379 |
| 2005 | 120 | #1282 |
| 2004 | 101 | #1404 |
| 2003 | 132 | #1141 |
| 2002 | 132 | #1107 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1316 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Deion a popular boy name?
Deion ranked #1748 among boys in 2025 with 93 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1396.
When was the name Deion most popular?
Deion peaked in 1996, when 566 American boys received the name (ranked #410 that year). Since 1996 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Deion?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,355 newborn American boys was named Deion. It scores 72/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.