Dionne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'follower of Dionysus', 'Dionne' is a lively and elegant Greek name associated with joy and festivity.
Meaning of the Name Dionne
'Dionne' is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name 'Dionysios' meaning 'follower of Dionysus'. In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the god of wine and celebration. The name 'Dionne' carries connotations of joy and festivity. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world through the famous soul singer Dionne Warwick, who rose to fame in the 1960s. Overall, 'Dionne' is a lively and elegant name with a rich Greek mythological background.
Popularity of the Name Dionne
The popularity for the name Dionne peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 835 births, which ranked number 584 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Dionne had the most female births in 1970 with 835, which ranked number 321 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 23, which ranked number 1,862 out of 5,654 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dionne has declined sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 24 births, a decline of -17.24%. Among females, Dionne has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 24 births, a decline of -17.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dionne
- 20 Year Trend of Dionne: -45.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Dionne: -17.24%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dionne: -17.24%
Popularity of Dionne by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dionne. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dionne in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dionne is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dionne
- Total Births of Dionne: 24 (-1.87%)
- Female Births of Dionne: 24 (-1.87%)
Given the downward trend of Dionne over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.87% decrease in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dionne have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.87%.