Total births
15
Unisex name · since 1991
Ireon
15 babies named Ireon in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1991–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
15 girls have been named Ireon since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ireon has been recorded 15 times among girls since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 1998.
- 15 total births
- 1991–1998 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Ireon since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1998.
- 15
- total births
- 1991–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Ireon was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
10 babies were named Ireon in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Ireon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ireon splits its recorded history at 1998: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ireon at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Ireon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–1998
- Peak year (1998)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Ireon popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2010 (Ireon as boys' name)
Ireon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ireon's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Ireon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 15 births (100% of all-time use).
Ireon by state
Where Ireon concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 33.3% |
Louisiana share of Ireon's total US births 33.3%
5 of 15 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ireon? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 15 babies named Ireon. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 10 births.
When was Ireon most popular? ▼
Ireon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Ireon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ireon are Louisiana (5 births).
Is Ireon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ireon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 15 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Ireon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ireon since 1991 -- 8 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Ireon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Irene, Ireland, Irena, Irelynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ireon's data
- Louisiana records the most Ireons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Ireon
Nearby Names Like Ireon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ireon
Irene Girl
#635 355,462 births
Ireland Girl
#1866 6,347 births
Irena Girl
#4207 2,186 births
Irelynn Girl
#3370 1,740 births
Irelyn Girl
#3498 1,594 births
Compare Ireon side by side: Ireon vs Irene Ireon vs Ireland Ireon vs Irena
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ireon: Baby Name Since 1991 - 15 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ireon. 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 Ireon 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 July 2026.