Rion is a distinctive choice, ranked #924 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rion in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#924
About the Name Rion
2024 marks Rion's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #924. The name has climbed 187 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Rion is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rion
Unlikely. With around 34 UK babies named Rion per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rion in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rion is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 187 places over the last five years to #924 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Rion is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Rion include: Rion Ishikawa — Rion Ishikawa is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Women's Super League club Everton and the Japan national team.; Rion Sumiyoshi — Rion Sumiyoshi is a Japanese figure skater.; Rion Ichihara — Rion Ichihara is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar..
Rion does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Rions in the wild.
34
UK babies named Rion (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 187 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rion
Likely around 1 other Rion in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Rion
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Francis Rion was a Belgian football referee. He was an international referee until 1981 and notably officiated the 1978 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Italy and Austria, a 1 to 0 victory for the Italians.
Rion Sumiyoshi is a Japanese figure skater. She is a six-time ISU Grand Prix medalist, the 2025 World University Games champion, and the 2025 CS Lombardia Trophy champion.
Chanel Rion is an American broadcaster. She was formerly the chief White House correspondent for One America News Network (OAN), a far-right American cable channel.