Ion

Boy

Meaning of Ion: Hebrew: 'God is gracious'

Ion is a boy's name most strongly associated with Romanian naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5955th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2263rd in England & Wales.

US rank 2025

#5955

14 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

#2263

10 babies in 2024

US babies since 1880

314

First recorded 1928 · peak 2023

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

US babies named Ion per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 15.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

Romanian

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