Ione
Every Ione since 1880 — 10,004 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ione
Ione is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,265 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,004 American babies have been named Ione. Its peak came in 1920, when 367 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Ione stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ione year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,265 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,149 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,795 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,065 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,945 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,272 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,521 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,640 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,696 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,194 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,823 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,900 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,457 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,277 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,494 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,912 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,185 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,868 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,269 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,272 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,486 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,294 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,196 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,434 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,952 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,100 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,438 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,592 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,817 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,329 |
| 1955 | 43 | #1,561 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,535 |
| 1945 | 49 | #1,127 |
| 1940 | 91 | #730 |
| 1935 | 152 | #521 |
| 1930 | 178 | #501 |
| 1925 | 238 | #449 |
| 1920 | 367 | #342 |
| 1915 | 326 | #330 |
| 1910 | 111 | #369 |
| 1905 | 89 | #355 |
| 1900 | 68 | #403 |
| 1895 | 53 | #386 |
| 1890 | 36 | #427 |
| 1885 | 20 | #476 |
| 1880 | 9 | #605 |
Famous people named Ione
- Ione Skye Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ione in 2025?
Ione ranked #7,265 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ione?
10,004 babies have been named Ione in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ione most popular?
Ione peaked in 1920, when 367 newborns received the name.
Is Ione a boy or girl name?
Ione is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ione rising or falling?
Ione is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ione?
Well-known people named Ione include Ione Skye (actor).