Holding steady.
Popularity of Eriona since 1994
Babies named Eriona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eriona is a rare modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1994. It reached its peak usage in 2004, though it has never cracked the top 1,000 rankings. The name's trajectory over the past decades has been stable, with very few births each year. While its etymology is uncertain, it likely follows a pattern of creative feminine formations popular in the late 20th century. Eriona remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, melodious name without a long historical burden. Its top states of use have been too sparse to register statistically, underscoring its rarity.
Eriona appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the fashionable feminine suffix -a to the name Erion or as a variant of Erina. The name Erion itself may be a variant of Eri or a modern invention. Eriona first appeared in U.S. records in 1994, aligning with trends of creative name formation in the late 20th century. Its usage has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Riona, Nona
Sibling names for Eriona
Names that share Eriona's style, for a brother or sister.
