Boy nameCurrently #8,563 in the USSteady
Ion
//ˈaɪən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ion's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ion's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ion |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Ion through the decades
- Ion peaked in 2023, when 15 babies were named Ion in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ion has risen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ion currently ranks #8,563 in the US and is holding steady.