Eion Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish and Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Eion means 'God is gracious'.
Meaning of the Name Eion
Eion is a variant of the name Ian, which is derived from the Gaelic name Eóin. It is believed to come from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Eion is a masculine name and is of Scottish and Irish origin.
Popularity of the Name Eion
The popularity for the name Eion peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 32 births, which ranked number 6,689 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Eion had the most male births in 2000 with 32, which ranked number 2,805 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Eion has increased slightly over the last ten years from 14 births to 15 births, an increase of 7.14%. Among males, Eion has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 15 births, an increase of 7.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eion
- 20 Year Trend of Eion: -31.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Eion: 7.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eion: 7.14%
Popularity of Eion by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Eion. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Eion in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Eion is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Eion
- Total Births of Eion: 15 (0.69%)
- Male Births of Eion: 15 (0.69%)
Given the upward trend of Eion over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.69% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Eion have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.69%.