Ireon
Of Persian origin, meaning "one who possesses peace".
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Ireon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Ireon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ireon births was 1998 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ireon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ireon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1998
10 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2010 SSA rank
#8,839
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Ireon
Ireon is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 20 total registrations, 5 (25.0%) were male and 15 (75.0%) were female.
Ireon as a male name
- Ranked #12,993 in 2010
- 5 male births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Ireon as a female name
- Ranked #8,839 in 1998
- 10 female births in 1998
- Peak: 1998 (10 births)
Popularity
Ireon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ireon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Ireon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ireon 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 Ireon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ireons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ireon
The name Ireon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "eiros," which means "peace" or "tranquility." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals with the hope of bringing a sense of serenity and harmony to their lives.
In ancient Greek mythology, Ireon was the name of a minor deity associated with the concept of peace and reconciliation. This deity was often invoked during times of conflict or discord, symbolizing the desire for resolution and harmony among the people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ireon can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned an individual named Ireon who was a prominent figure in the city of Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Ireon. One such person was Ireon of Soli, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Zeno of Citium and made significant contributions to the field of logic.
Another historical figure with the name Ireon was a Roman nobleman who lived during the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in several ancient Roman texts as a wealthy landowner and influential politician who played a role in the governance of the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, Ireon was the name of a prominent Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century CE. He is known for his extensive writings on Christian doctrine and his role in preserving and propagating the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Ireon da Vinci, born in 1487 and died in 1568, gained recognition for his skilled portraiture and fresco paintings. Although not as renowned as his famous relative Leonardo da Vinci, Ireon's works were widely appreciated in his time and can still be found in various art galleries throughout Italy.
While the name Ireon may not be as common in modern times, its historical roots and association with peace and tranquility have endured, making it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Ireon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ireon 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
Ireon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ireon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ireon 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Ireon a common name?
We classify Ireon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ireon most popular?
The single biggest year for Ireon was 1998, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ireon is about 26 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 Ireon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ireon a female name?
Yes, 75.0% of people registered as Ireon 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 Ireon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ireon 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 Ireon 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 people share the name Ireon?
Want to know how many people share the name Ireon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.