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👦As Boy Name

1954

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#1606

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

61

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1986

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4768

Peak Rank

324

Total Count

33

Years Active

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## The Story of Rion

### As a girl name

Rion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 29 Rions were born — ranking #4,768 that year. As of 2026, Rion ranks #9,986 for girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 324 Rions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Rion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1954, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 49 Rions were born — ranking #2,673 that year. As of 2026, Rion ranks #3,528 for boys with 33 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 2K Rions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Rion

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

* [Ryan](/ryan)
* [Rhian](/rhian)
* [Ryon](/ryon)
* [Ryen](/ryen)
* [Ryun](/ryun)
* Ruin
* [Rowan](/rowan)
* [Rian](/rian)
* [Rohan](/rohan)
* [Rayon](/rayon)
* Ruine
* [Rowen](/rowen)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Rion

What does the name Rion mean?

Rion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rion in 2026?

In 2026, Rion ranks #3,528 among boys' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Rion most popular?

Rion reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,606 that year with 49 babies given the name.

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

Rion has historically been most popular in Ohio, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rion.

Is Rion a unisex name?

Yes — Rion is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 17% of Rions assigned female and 83% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Rion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rion include Avian, Siegfried, Sadao. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦AvianPeak #1606](/avian)[👦SiegfriedPeak #1605](/siegfried)[👦SadaoPeak #1605](/sadao)[👦VittorioPeak #1605](/vittorio)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧KellerPeak #4768](/keller)[👧ShailenePeak #4768](/shailene)[👧ArilynPeak #4768](/arilyn)[👧LogynPeak #4768](/logyn)

## About the name Rion 

Rion is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Rion's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,606\. Use the chart and map above to compare Rion's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2022 → ](/year/2022)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.