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Dionne

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Pronounced dee-ON /diˈɒn/Medium

Meaning: A French feminine of Dion — from Greek, linked to Dios/Zeus, 'of Zeus; divine' (Dione was a Titaness, mother of Aphrodite)Low

In 30 seconds: Of Zeus; divine: Dionne is a French feminine of Dion. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dee-ON').
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Origin LowGreek, French
MeaningA French feminine of Dion — from Greek, linked to Dios/Zeus, 'of Zeus; divine' (Dione was a Titaness, mother of Aphrodite)
U.S. rank (2025)#6913 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,861

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019312025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dionne is a French feminine of Dion — from Greek, linked to Dios/Zeus, 'of Zeus; divine' (Dione was a Titaness, mother of Aphrodite). A lyrical, classic name (made famous by singer Dionne Warwick; said 'dee-ON').

In the U.S. it appears as a mid-century classic. Rare today, of-Zeus-and-divine at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dion links to Dios/Zeus, 'of Zeus; divine' (Dione was a Titaness, mother of Aphrodite) — Dionne is a French feminine form, lyrical and classic (said 'dee-ON').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Dion — Greek etymology

Variations

DioneDeonneDionna

Nicknames

Dee

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If you like Dionne…

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Dafne— shares the -ne ending
Diane— shares Dionne's French roots
Delphine— another French name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dionne mean?

Dionne is a French feminine of Dion — Greek 'of Zeus; divine' (linked to the Titaness Dione).

How do you pronounce Dionne?

It's said dee-ON /diˈɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dionne a boy or girl name?

Dionne is a girl's name.

How popular is Dionne?

Dionne is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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