Eion
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,805 in 2000
6 babies were named Eion in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,327 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eion you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Eion
Eion Bailey
American actor
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eion, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEion first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #2,805. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEion was 4.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 61,350 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendEion has climbed 1,327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Eion
Eion is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Eion for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 35 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #2,805 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 151,286 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 84,746 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 174,825 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
Other spellings of Eion
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Eion
What is the origin of the name Eion?
Eion has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Eion a boy or girl name?
Eion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eion?
Eion ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#2,805).