UK boy's name
Tion
A name of Greek origin meaning "worthy" or "of dignity".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 16 births.
This profile covers 99 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 98 living people in the UK are called Tion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tion ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 16 boys were registered as Tion.
- • About 98 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
16 births
Estimated living
98
2026
Meaning
What does Tion mean?
The name Tion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. The earliest known reference to the name can be traced back to the 4th century BC, where it appeared as "Tionas" in historical records. Tionas was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in Athens during the Classical period.
Tion is derived from the Greek word "tio," which means "to honor" or "to revere." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were respected or held in high esteem within their communities. The name's transition from "Tionas" to "Tion" likely occurred over time as a result of linguistic evolution and regional variations in pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tion was Tion of Chios, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. He was a follower of the Pythagorean school of thought and is credited with contributing to the development of early mathematical concepts.
In the 2nd century AD, Tion of Alexandria was a prominent Greek philosopher and teacher who lived in Egypt during the Roman Empire. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, and his teachings influenced many scholars of his time.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Tion gained popularity among Christian communities. One notable figure was Tion of Constantinople, a monk and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. He was revered for his contributions to the development of Eastern Orthodox doctrine and his writings on the spiritual life.
In the 12th century, Tion of Pisa was an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He is remembered for his work on the development of algebraic notation and his contributions to the field of trigonometry.
Another historical figure with the name Tion was Tion of Cologne, a German scholar and cleric who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent humanist and played a significant role in the revival of classical learning during the Renaissance period.
The name Tion, although rare, has persisted throughout history, spanning various cultures and regions. Its Greek origins and association with honor and respect have likely contributed to its enduring appeal, even if its usage has been limited in comparison to more common names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tion over time
The chart below shows babies named Tion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tion, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2625 | 48 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3999 | 26 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3149 | 22 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tion
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tion in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tion was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tion most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 16 babies registered as Tion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tion?
A name of Greek origin meaning "worthy" or "of dignity".
How many people are called Tion in the UK?
A total of 99 babies have been registered as Tion across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.