Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Dionel

Name: Popularity of the name Dionel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dionel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#7,590 (2007)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2024

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#7590

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dionel

Dionel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 10 Dionels were born — ranking #7,590 that year. As of 2026, Dionel ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Dionels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dionel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dionel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Diurnal
Dunnell
Dwinell
Dental
Danelle
Diana
Dianna
Dumbell
Donal
Donell
Darnel
Danil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dionel

What does the name Dionel mean?

Dionel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dionel in 2026?

In 2026, Dionel ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Dionel most popular?

Dionel reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #7,590 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dionel most popular?

Dionel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dionel.

Is Dionel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dionel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dionel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dionel include Juell, Rease, Arly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dionel

Dionel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Dionel's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #7,590. Use the chart and map above to compare Dionel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.