How Many People Are Named Ioana?

Complete statistics for the name Ioana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ioana
Very Rare
Romanian

Ioana means 'dove' in Romanian, symbolizing peace and grace. Only 85 people named Ioana live in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,875,358 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~85
Living in US
1 in 3,875,358
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dove
🌐
Origin
Romanian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Peaceful Graceful Gentle
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Ioana might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

225,281
Worldwide Bearers
#4,649
Global Rank
🇷🇴 Romania
204,982
🇲🇩 Moldova
7,306
🇪🇸 Spain
3,872
🇺🇸 United States
1,588
🇼🇸 Samoa
685
🇫🇷 France
684
🇬🇧 England
675
🇨🇦 Canada
633
🇮🇹 Italy
595
🇩🇪 Germany
522

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
85 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
80
Would be under 30 (93%)
6
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 86 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
53
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ioana Through the Generations

Ioana saw its peak popularity in 2003 with 10 births, but overall, it's remained stable over the years. With only 86 total births since records began, it's a very rare name in the US. Today, 80 out of 85 people named Ioana are under 30, while the remaining six are between 30 and 60. This age distribution highlights Ioana as a name embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Ioana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ioana's Romanian roots

📄 About the Name Ioana

How Many People Have the Name Ioana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 85 people in the United States currently share the name Ioana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,875,358 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ioana a Common or Rare Name?

Ioana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ioana Mean?

Ioana means "dove" and comes from Romanian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ioana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ioana Most Popular?

The name Ioana reached peak popularity in 2003, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ioana?

Approximately 85 people named Ioana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 86. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,875,358 Americans.

Is Ioana a rare name?

Ioana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,875,358 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ioana mean?

Ioana means "dove" and comes from Romanian origins.

Is Ioana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ioana are male and 100% are female.

When was Ioana most popular?

Ioana peaked in 2003 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US85
All-Time Births86
1 in X1 in 3,875,358
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2003
World Rank#4,649
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.