Iona
girl name#2645 in 2025Iona entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #317 in 1918, ranks #2645 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2645
rank today
#317
peak (1918)
65
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #439 |
| 1890s | #415 |
| 1900s | #367 |
| 1910s | #366 |
| 1920s | #380 |
| 1930s | #507 |
| 1940s | #857 |
| 1950s | #1320 |
| 1960s | #2331 |
| 1970s | #3504 |
| 1980s | #5373 |
| 1990s | #7770 |
| 2000s | #4498 |
| 2010s | #3129 |
| 2020s | #2745 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Iona has been most popular in CA, NY, WA.
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Iona are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Iona alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Iona in 2025?
- Iona ranks #2645 among US girl names in 2025, with 65 babies given the name.
- When was the name Iona most popular?
- Iona peaked in 1918, reaching #317 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Iona with classmates?
- Iona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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