Rion
Boy name · #3979 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rion? In official American birth records, Rion has been tracked continuously since 1954, giving it 71 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Rion, placing it at #3979 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3085, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Rion.
Babies named Rion per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 71-year story
Rion first appears in the Social Security records in 1954, when 7 boys received the name. The name has never been bigger than it is today — 2022 marked its historical high (49 babies, #2675). That makes the next five years the interesting question. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rion against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rion in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rion is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rion will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rion is most common
State-level data for Rion is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rion
Statistically, parents drawn to Rion tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sion, Benzion, Avion, Amon, and Arion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rion | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3416 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2695 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2728 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3496 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3891 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3006 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3161 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3085 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2705 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3189 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2954 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3885 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3128 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2800 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3344 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2932 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3815 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3014 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3366 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2556 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rion?
In official American birth records, the name Rion first appeared in 1954 (over 71 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 71 years.
Is Rion a popular boy name?
Rion ranked #3979 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3085.
When was the name Rion most popular?
Rion peaked in 2022, when 49 American boys received the name (ranked #2675 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Rion?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Rion. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.