Fiona
Every Fiona since 1942 — 33,964 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fiona
Fiona is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #470 in 2025 with 654 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 33,964 American babies have been named Fiona. Its peak came in 2017, when 1,683 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Fiona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fiona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 654 | #470 | — | — |
| 2024 | 787 | #405 | — | — |
| 2023 | 767 | #400 | — | — |
| 2022 | 881 | #360 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,073 | #299 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,089 | #295 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,250 | #265 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,414 | #224 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,683 | #180 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,560 | #211 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,495 | #219 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,648 | #204 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,640 | #197 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,503 | #209 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,211 | #266 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,265 | #258 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,051 | #314 | — | — |
| 2008 | 964 | #346 | — | — |
| 2007 | 918 | #354 | — | — |
| 2006 | 991 | #333 | — | — |
| 2005 | 844 | #371 | — | — |
| 2004 | 970 | #328 | 5 | #11,935 |
| 2003 | 885 | #351 | — | — |
| 2002 | 858 | #347 | — | — |
| 2001 | 694 | #414 | — | — |
| 2000 | 603 | #461 | — | — |
| 1995 | 252 | #791 | — | — |
| 1990 | 204 | #930 | — | — |
| 1985 | 90 | #1,412 | — | — |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,752 | — | — |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 1970 | 60 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,866 | — | — |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,763 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,405 | — | — |
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Famous people named Fiona
- Fiona Shaw Actor · b. 1958
- Fiona Graham Politician · b. 1961
- Fiona Apple Singer · b. 1977
- Fiona May Athlete · b. 1969
- Fiona Dourif Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fiona in 2025?
Fiona ranked #470 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 654 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fiona?
33,964 babies have been named Fiona in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fiona most popular?
Fiona peaked in 2017, when 1,683 newborns received the name.
Is Fiona a boy or girl name?
Fiona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fiona rising or falling?
Fiona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fiona?
Well-known people named Fiona include Fiona Shaw (actor), Fiona Graham (politician), Fiona Apple (singer).