Eion
Every Eion since 1981 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eion
Eion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,039 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 536 American babies have been named Eion. Its peak came in 2000, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,039 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,391 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,880 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,942 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,018 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,582 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,295 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,970 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,809 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,202 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,751 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,729 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,790 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,343 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,818 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,869 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,849 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,629 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,919 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,189 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,767 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,020 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,825 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,883 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,824 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,598 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,440 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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Famous people named Eion
- Eion Bailey Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eion in 2025?
Eion ranked #11,039 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eion?
536 babies have been named Eion in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eion most popular?
Eion peaked in 2000, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Eion a boy or girl name?
Eion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eion rising or falling?
Eion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eion?
Well-known people named Eion include Eion Bailey (actor).