Ion Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYON / jɒnGreek; Romanian
Meaning
Greek: 'violet flower'; Romanian: 'John'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ion is derived from the Greek name Iōannēs, which is the equivalent of John. It has been widely used in Romania, where it is a common name. In Greek culture, it is associated with the biblical figure John the Baptist. The name has also been used in various literary and artistic contexts throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Ion has seen consistent use in Romania, with a stable presence in various cultures.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ión
- Ione
International Variants
- Ioan (Romanian)
- Ión (Spanish)
- Yann (French)
Famous people named Ion
Ion Antonescu was a Romanian military leader and politician during World War II.
Ion Luca Caragiale was a Romanian playwright and author known for his contributions to Romanian literature.
Ion Iliescu served as the President of Romania from 1990 to 1996 and again from 2000 to 2004.
Ion Creangă was a Romanian writer and storyteller, famous for his children's tales.
Fictional characters named Ion
Ion is a character in the Romanian novel 'Scrinul dorințelor' by Mihail Sadoveanu.
Ion is featured in the play 'O scrisoare pierdută' by Ion Luca Caragiale.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ion was first seen in the United States in 1928. Ion has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ion has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ion
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 |