Fiona
Peaked at #180 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1942, Fiona has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Fiona — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#180
in 2017
Current rank
#406
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1942–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Fiona reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #180 nationally with 1,683 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #204 (2014) to #406 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Fiona ranks #406 nationally for girls, with 782 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #406 | 782 |
| 2023 | #400 | 766 |
| 2022 | #359 | 881 |
| 2021 | #299 | 1,072 |
| 2020 | #294 | 1,088 |
| 2019 | #265 | 1,250 |
| 2018 | #223 | 1,414 |
| 2017 | #180 | 1,683 |
Fiona — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#11934
in 2004
Last ranked
#11934
in 2004
Years tracked
1
2004–2004
Trend
Limited data
Fiona was already at its most popular for boys in 2004 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #11934), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Fiona hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #11934.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #11,934 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Fiona most popular?
Fiona was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #180 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Fiona becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Fiona?
At least 33,301 babies have been recorded with the name Fiona in the US since 1942, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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