Total births
118
Girls' name · since 1903
Idonia
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 118 babies named Idonia, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 118
- total births
- 1903–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
118 girls have been named Idonia since 1903, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Idonia has 118 recorded births among girls since 1903, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 1942.
- 118 total births
- 1903–1942 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
118 girls have been named Idonia since 1903, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1942.
- 118
- total births
- 1903–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Idonia was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
10 babies were named Idonia in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Idonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Idonia splits its recorded history at 1922: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1903 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Idonia at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Idonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–1942
- Peak year (1923)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Idonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Idonia's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Idonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
53 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 53 births (45% of all-time use).
Idonia by state
Where Idonia concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 11 | 9.3% |
Georgia share of Idonia's total US births 9.3%
11 of 118 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Idonia? ▼
Idonia has been given to 118 babies in the U.S. since 1903, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1942. 10 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Idonia most popular? ▼
Idonia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Idonia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Idonia are Georgia (11 births).
How long has the name Idonia been used? ▼
Idonia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1903, spanning 40 years of data through 1942.
What names are similar to Idonia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Idolina, Idonna, Idora, Idona, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Idonia's data
- Idonia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (53 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Idonias (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Idonia
Nearby Names Like Idonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Idonia
Idolina Girl
306 births
Idonna Girl
111 births
Idora Girl
99 births
Idona Girl
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Idola Girl
44 births
Compare Idonia side by side: Idonia vs Idolina Idonia vs Idonna Idonia vs Idora
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1903–1942 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Idonia: Baby Name Since 1903 - 118 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/idonia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Idonia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.