Iona
5 countries#2645 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Iona was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
12,261 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2645 · peaked in 1918 with 404 births
Most common in: Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,855 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #115 · peaked in 2000 with 334 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,419 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #416 · peaked in 2000 with 210 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,274 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #86 · peaked in 2007 with 144 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
808 births recorded 1978–2022 · currently #2848 · peaked in 1999 with 61 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Finistère, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
162 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2011 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Iona’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3854 | — |
| 2007 | #4475 | ↓621 |
| 2008 | #4882 | ↓407 |
| 2009 | #4196 | ↑686 |
| 2010 | #3572 | ↑624 |
| 2011 | #3843 | ↓271 |
| 2012 | #3711 | ↑132 |
| 2013 | #3465 | ↑246 |
| 2014 | #2888 | ↑577 |
| 2015 | #2712 | ↑176 |
| 2016 | #2866 | ↓154 |
| 2017 | #3247 | ↓381 |
| 2018 | #2557 | ↑690 |
| 2019 | #2428 | ↑129 |
| 2020 | #3061 | ↓633 |
| 2021 | #2608 | ↑453 |
| 2022 | #2404 | ↑204 |
| 2023 | #2975 | ↓571 |
| 2024 | #2775 | ↑200 |
| 2025 | #2645 | ↑130 |
Frequently asked questions about Iona
Is Iona a popular name?
Yes — Iona currently ranks #2645 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Iona more common for boys or girls?
Iona is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Iona most popular?
Iona peaked in 1918 in United States, with 404 recorded births that year.
Is Iona rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Iona’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #388 in 1880 to #2645 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Iona?
At least 19,924 babies have been recorded with the name Iona across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Iona popular in more than one country?
Yes — Iona appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Iona?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Iona include Golda, Henrietta, Jayden, Jolee.
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