Name meaning & stats
Fiona
Fiona means “of wine” (Scottish Gaelic origin). 33,964 US babies since 1940, peak 2017. Notable Fionas are 1.4× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
“of wine”
Scottish GaelicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2017
33,964 US babies were named Fiona between 1940 and 2025.
Where Fionas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 34 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 26 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | Medium · 23 people |
| Journalist | 1.4× | Medium · 15 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Fionas show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Fiona is the main spelling
- Fiona 97%
- Fionna 2%
- Viona 1%
- Phiona <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2017)