unisex name · in the US
Rion
REE-un
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,341
Ireland
#861
as Ríon, 2025
Rion is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 14% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 33 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Rion is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2014, when 73 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 100,472 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rion Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 220 |
| 1990s | 267 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 474 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 277 |
How Popular Is Rion?
In 2025, Rion was given to 33 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Rion Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Rion Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ríon | Ríon is a rare spelling of Rion, written with a fada and recorded 7 times, mostly in Ireland. | 7 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Rion
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rion Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rion over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Rion is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 21% girls · 471 babies
- England & Wales Boys' 0% girls · 208 babies
How to Say Rion
- Pronunciation REE-un
Sibling Names for Rion
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rion — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rion
How popular is the name Rion?
In 2025, Rion was given to 33 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Rion a girl's or a boy's name?
Rion is used for both girls and boys. About 14% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Rion?
Rion has 2 syllables.
When was Rion most popular?
Rion peaked in 2014, when 73 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Rion a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rion currently ranks #861 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.