Ione
Ione is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Violet flower.
Origin and history
Ione is a name of Ancient Greek origin meaning violet flower. It was featured in classical Greek mythology as a Nereid, or sea nymph. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the early 20th century and remains a rare, distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
10,004 babies in the United States have been named Ione since 1880. It ranks #1642 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2023.
States where it is most popular
- MN (19.9 %)
- WI (18.2 %)
- IA (7 %)
- ND (6.7 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 189 |
| 1890-1900 | 538 |
| 1900-1910 | 881 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,561 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,677 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,418 |
| 1940-1950 | 626 |
| 1950-1960 | 369 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 133 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 78 |
Famous people named Ione
- Ione Skye: Actress
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Ione was one of the fifty Nereids, sea nymphs associated with ocean waters.
- The name appeared in Edward Bulwer-Lytton's 1834 novel 'The Last Days of Pompeii', boosting its 19th-century popularity.