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Fiona Girl

Popularity: #363 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfee-OH-nah / /fiˈoʊ.nə/

Irish; Scottish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: 'fair'; Scottish: 'white'; Latin: 'the fair one'

Historical & Cultural Background

Fiona is derived from the Gaelic word 'fionn', meaning 'fair' or 'white'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been associated with various literary works, including those by the Scottish poet William Sharp, who used it in his writings.

Trend Summary

Fiona has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Fionna
  • Fiona

International Variants

  • Fiona (English)
  • Fiona (Italian)
  • Fiona (Spanish)

Famous people named Fiona

Fiona Apple is an American singer-songwriter known for her emotive music and unique vocal style.

Fiona Shaw is an Irish actress and director recognized for her roles in theatre and film, including 'Killing Eve'.

Fiona Bruce is a British journalist and television presenter known for her work on BBC News.

Fiona Hill is a British-American political scientist and former senior director for European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council.

Fictional characters named Fiona

Fiona is a main character in the 'Shrek' franchise, known for her transformation and strong personality.

Fiona Gallagher is a character in the television series 'Shameless', depicting the struggles of a young woman raising her siblings.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fiona was first seen in the United States in 1942. Fiona has ranked as high as #395 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Fiona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fiona (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 84
12%
NY 63
9%
PA 58
8%
IL 55
8%
MA 44
6%
NJ 34
5%
TX 30
4%
VA 29
4%
OH 28
4%
MN 25
3%
WI 25
3%
WA 24
3%
CO 21
3%
NC 20
3%
FL 19
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19429
194319
19447
19486
19496
19517
19525
19538
195410
19556
195610
195711
195818
195916
196021
196135
196226
196335
196444
196538
196652
196771
196850
196967
197060
197159
197269
197368
197452
197558
197657
197759
197852
197965
198063
198180
198273
198388
198468
198590
198694
1987109
1988131
1989159
1990204
1991220
1992180
1993196
1994210
1995252
1996375
1997459
1998485
1999552
2000603
2001694
2002858
2003885
2004970
2005843
2006990
2007918
2008964
20091,051
20101,264
20111,211
20121,503
20131,640
20141,647
20151,495
20161,560
20171,683
20181,414
20191,250
20201,088
20211,072
2022881
2023766
2024782