Iona is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 12,261 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 3,652 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 139 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Iona per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1918 (404/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2000 (210/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2008 (11/yr).
Iona reached its peak in 1918, when it was the #587 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.
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