Ion
Every Ion since 1928 — 314 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ion
Ion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,250 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 314 American babies have been named Ion. Its peak came in 2023, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,250 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,596 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,042 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,089 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,432 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,775 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,558 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,864 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,296 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,182 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,251 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,234 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,365 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,331 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,044 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,266 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,204 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,319 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,461 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,132 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,811 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,731 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,543 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,402 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,824 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,096 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ion
- Ion Antonescu Politician · 1882–1946
- Ion Iliescu Politician · b. 1930
- Ion of Chios Writer · -490–-422
- Ion Țiriac Tennis player · b. 1939
- Ion Gheorghe Maurer Politician · 1902–2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ion in 2025?
Ion ranked #6,250 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ion?
314 babies have been named Ion in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ion most popular?
Ion peaked in 2023, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Ion a boy or girl name?
Ion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ion rising or falling?
Ion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ion?
Well-known people named Ion include Ion Antonescu (politician), Ion Iliescu (politician), Ion of Chios (writer).