How Many People Are Named Ion?
Complete statistics for the name Ion: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ion is a very rare name for boys, with only 1 in 1,156,122 Americans bearing it. That's just 285 people today! It's a rising star, with most bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 300 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ion Through the Generations
Ion saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 15 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 200 under 30 years old, 95 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This modern name is increasingly popular among younger parents, reflecting a trend towards unique and distinctive choices.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ion's Ancient Greek roots
📄 About the Name Ion
How Many People Have the Name Ion?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 649 people in the United States currently share the name Ion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 510,708 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ion a Common or Rare Name?
Ion 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 Ion Mean?
Ion means "Greek origin, meaning 'vessel'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ion in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ion Most Popular?
The name Ion reached peak popularity in 2023, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Ion?
Approximately 649 people named Ion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 649. That works out to roughly 1 in 510,708 Americans.
Is Ion a rare name?
Ion is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 510,708 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ion mean?
Ion means "Greek origin, meaning 'vessel'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.
Is Ion more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ion are male and 0% are female.
When was Ion most popular?
Ion peaked in 2023 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.