How Many People Are Named Ione?

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

Ione
Very Rare
Greek

Ione means 'violet' and has a very rare charm. Only 1,748 people named Ione live in the US today, making up just 1 in 188,780 Americans. The majority of Iones are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~1,748
Living in US
1 in 188,780
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Violet
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mystical Intuitive
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,748
Worldwide Bearers
#20,764
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
60
🇳🇿 New Zealand
45
🇮🇩 Indonesia
38
🇲🇽 Mexico
33
🇦🇷 Argentina
26
🇳🇱 Netherlands
17
🇦🇺 Australia
15
🇻🇪 Venezuela
14
🇮🇸 Iceland
13
🇷🇺 Russia
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,748 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
451
Would be under 30 (5%)
153
Would be 30–60 (2%)
9,376
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 9,980 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
5

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

📜 Ione Through the Generations

Ione peaked in popularity back in 1920 with 367 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 1,748 people named Ione in the US, with 94% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by older generations and less common among younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 1,119
Wisconsin 1,024
Iowa 395
North Dakota 378
Michigan 341
Illinois 329
South Dakota 233
Texas 218
California 208
Nebraska 153

✨ Similar Names to Ione

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ione's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ione

How Many People Have the Name Ione?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,748 people in the United States currently share the name Ione. That works out to roughly 1 in every 188,780 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ione a Common or Rare Name?

Ione 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 Ione Mean?

Ione means "violet" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ione Most Popular?

The name Ione reached peak popularity in 1920, with 367 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 Ione?

Approximately 1,748 people named Ione live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,980. That works out to roughly 1 in 188,780 Americans.

Is Ione a rare name?

Ione is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 188,780 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ione mean?

Ione means "violet" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Ione more male or female?

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

When was Ione most popular?

Ione peaked in 1920 with 367 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 US1,748
All-Time Births9,980
1 in X1 in 188,780
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1920
World Rank#20,764
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.