Total births
1,509
Girls' name · since 1942
Diona
Diona has 1,509 recorded births since 1942 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,509
- total births
- 1942–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1,509 girls have been named Diona since 1942, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Diona recorded 1,509 times among girls since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 2021.
- 1,509 total births
- 1942–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,509 girls have been named Diona since 1942, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,509
- total births
- 1942–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Diona was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
55 babies were named Diona in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Diona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Diona's full recorded timeline at 1984, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1942, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Diona at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Diona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2021
- Peak year (1994)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Diona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Diona's strongest decade.
339 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Diona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 46
1940s
46 births
- 1950s 45
1950s
45 births
- 1960s
1960s
165 births
- 1970s
1970s
325 births
- 1980s
1980s
329 births
- 1990s
1990s
339 births
- 2000s
2000s
170 births
- 2010s 76
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 339 births (22% of all-time use).
How Diona compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Diona's total volume
Diona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Diona by state
Where Diona concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 58 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 21 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.4% |
California share of Diona's total US births 3.8%
Even split
58 of 1,509 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Diona? ▼
1,509 babies have been named Diona since 1942. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1994 with 55 births.
When was Diona most popular? ▼
Diona was most popular in the 1990s decade with 339 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Diona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Diona are California (58 births), Ohio (21 births), Illinois (16 births).
How long has the name Diona been used? ▼
Diona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1942, spanning 80 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Diona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dionne, Dior, Dionna, Dione, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Diona's data
- Diona's decade-level peak was the 1990s (339 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dionas (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Diona
Nearby Names Like Diona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Diona
Dionne Girl
#7306 9,860 births
Dior Girl
#983 5,260 births
Dionna Girl
3,775 births
Dione Girl
2,373 births
Dion Girl
#9039 1,250 births
Compare Diona side by side: Diona vs Dionne Diona vs Dior Diona vs Dionna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Diona: Baby Name Since 1942 - 1,509 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/diona. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Diona draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.