Arriona
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "a golden necklace or jewel".
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Arriona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arriona today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arriona births was 2005 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arriona. 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
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2005
12 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,326
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Arriona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arriona from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arriona 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 Arriona 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 Arriona
The name Arriona is a unique and intriguing moniker with origins that are somewhat obscure and shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have its roots in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, potentially derived from the Latin word "arrio," which translates to "to take up" or "to seize." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were bold, determined, and ambitious in their pursuits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arriona can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, where it was mentioned in a collection of Greek poems. However, the context in which the name was used remains unclear, leaving room for speculation about its significance during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Arriona. One such individual was Arriona of Cyrene (c. 325 BCE - 270 BCE), a philosopher and mathematician from the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, located in present-day Libya. She was renowned for her contributions to the field of geometry and is often credited with developing the concept of the conic sections.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Arriona Melusina (1101 - 1168), a French noblewoman and courtier during the 12th century. She was known for her influential role in the court of King Louis VII and her patronage of the arts, particularly literature and music.
In the realm of literature, Arriona Treviso (1458 - 1529) was an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for her poetic works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her collection of sonnets, "La Primavera Eterna" (The Eternal Spring), is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance literature.
The name Arriona also found its way into religious texts, though the details surrounding its usage are scarce. One such reference can be found in an ancient Christian manuscript dated around the 6th century CE, where a figure named Arriona is mentioned as a follower of the early church.
Lastly, in the 17th century, Arriona Delacroix (1612 - 1674) was a French artist renowned for her exquisite portraits and landscapes. Her works were highly sought after by the nobility and aristocracy of the time, and she is regarded as one of the most accomplished female artists of the Baroque period.
While the name Arriona may have faded from widespread use in more recent times, its rich history and associations with notable individuals throughout the ages have imbued it with a sense of distinction and intrigue, making it a captivating choice for those seeking a name with depth and historical significance.
People
Arriona + last name combinations
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FAQ
Arriona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arriona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arriona 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Arriona a common name?
We classify Arriona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arriona most popular?
The single biggest year for Arriona was 2005, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arriona is about 22 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 Arriona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arriona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arriona 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 Arriona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arriona 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 Arriona 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 common is the name Arriona?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.