Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Iona
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
404
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Iona
How many people are named Iona?
An estimated 2,652 living Americans are named Iona.
How rare is Iona?
Iona is uncommon among babies today, with 65 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.9% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Iona?
The median age of a living American named Iona is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 70 years old.
Is Iona still popular?
Yes. Iona is holding steady, with 65 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Iona most common?
Iona has its strongest geographic signal in Nebraska, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
83.9%
2025
65
All-time
12,251