Unisex · #8,584 in 2026

Ireon

Current Rank
#8,584
Peak Rank
#8,584 (1998)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,584 (15 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,230 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
1998
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#8584
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2010
First Year
2010
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#12230
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Ireon

As a girl name

Ireon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 10 Ireons were born — ranking #8,584 that year. As of 2026, Ireon ranks #8,584 for girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Ireons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ireon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 5 Ireons were born — ranking #12,230 that year. As of 2026, Ireon ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Ireons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ireon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ireon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ireon

What does the name Ireon mean?
Ireon is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ireon in 2026?
In 2026, Ireon ranks #8,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Ireon most popular?
Ireon reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #8,584 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ireon most popular?
Ireon has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ireon.
Is Ireon a unisex name?
Yes — Ireon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 75% of Ireons assigned female and 25% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ireon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ireon include Ellese, Amica, Rheanne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ireon

Ireon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Ireon's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #8,584. Use the chart and map above to compare Ireon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.