Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Jion

Name: Popularity of the name Jion in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jion, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Ji'in, Jion, and Jitte form a group of kata used in Shotokan and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient Chinese boxing.

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#9,392 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2022

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#9392

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jion

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Jion

Jion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 6 Jions were born — ranking #9,392 that year. As of 2026, Jion ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Jions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jion

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jion

What does the name Jion mean?

How popular is Jion in 2026?

In 2026, Jion ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jion most popular?

Jion reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,392 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jion a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jion is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jion include Antonnio, Tobius, Karun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jion

Jion is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Jion's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Jion'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.