Holding steady.
Popularity of Idonia since 1903
Babies named Idonia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Idonia's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Idonia is a rare feminine name that appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 1900s, first recorded in 1903. It reached its peak usage in 1906, though it never attained a rank in national popularity charts. The name has been stable in its rarity, with virtually no recorded usage after the 1900s decade. Its origins are uncertain, with possible connections to the Norse name Idony (from Iðunn, goddess of youth) or as a place-name derivative. Idonia remains an obscure choice, appealing to those seeking an uncommon, vintage-sounding name with a soft, melodic quality. Unlike more popular names of the era, it did not have strong regional ties or notable bearers, leaving its meaning open to interpretation.
Idonia is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Idony, which is derived from the Old Norse name Iðunn, associated with the goddess of youth, or it could stem from a place name or be a feminine form of Ido. The name saw minor use in the early 20th century in the United States, but it never gained widespread popularity. No clear derivation or consistent meaning is established in scholarly sources.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Donia
Variants: Idony, Idonea
Sibling names for Idonia
Names that share Idonia's style, for a brother or sister.
