Iviona
From the Greek name Yvonne or Ivonn, meaning "yew" or "archer".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Iviona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Iviona today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iviona births was 2013 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iviona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2013
24 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,241
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Iviona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iviona from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 123 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Iviona remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iviona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Iviona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Iviona
The name Iviona is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy, dating back to around the 8th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "ivio," which means "life" or "vitality." This suggests that the name was originally used to express a wish for a long and vibrant life for the person bearing it.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Iviuna" or "Ivionna," as the Etruscan language did not have a distinct letter for the vowel sound "o." As the name spread and evolved over the centuries, it eventually took on its modern spelling of "Iviona."
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars believe that it may have been mentioned in passing in certain Etruscan inscriptions or artifacts. However, these references are not well-documented or widely accepted.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Iviona was an Etruscan noblewoman who lived in the 5th century BCE. Her name was inscribed on a funerary urn found in the ancient city of Cerveteri, which was a major Etruscan settlement at the time.
In the Middle Ages, there is a mention of an Iviona who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the town of Siena, Italy, in the 12th century. Her work with medicinal plants and natural remedies was said to have been highly sought after by the local population.
During the Renaissance period, Iviona Degli Albizzi was a prominent Florentine noble and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and writers in the 15th century.
In the 18th century, Iviona Carnevali was an Italian opera singer who achieved significant fame and recognition for her performances in the major opera houses of Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Théâtre des Italiens in Paris.
Another notable figure with the name was Iviona Montanari, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the late 19th century. She was known for her realistic depictions of rural life and landscapes, and her works were exhibited in several prominent art galleries across Italy.
While the name Iviona has its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, it has managed to endure and maintain a presence throughout various periods of history, albeit to a lesser extent than some other more common names.
People
Iviona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iviona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Iviona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iviona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iviona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Iviona a common name?
We classify Iviona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iviona most popular?
The single biggest year for Iviona was 2013, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iviona is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Iviona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iviona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iviona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Iviona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iviona in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Iviona can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Iviona?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.