boy's name
Ioan
YOH-an (Welsh)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,959
England and Wales
#992
2025 births
Ioan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 129 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 16,998 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ioan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 957 |
| 2010s | 898 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 356 |
How Popular Is Ioan?
In 2025, Ioan was given to 31 babies in England and Wales, ranking #992 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Ioan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ioan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ioan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ioan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ioan
- Welsh YOH-an
Ioan in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Ioan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ioan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ioan
How popular is the name Ioan?
In 2025, Ioan was given to 31 babies in England and Wales, ranking #992 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Ioan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ioan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ioan?
Ioan has 2 syllables.
When was Ioan most popular?
Ioan peaked in 2007, when 129 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ioan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ioan currently ranks #927 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.