UK girl's name
Iwona
A feminine Polish name derived from Ivan meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Iwona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Iwona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Iwona is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Iwona. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Iwona ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Iwona.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iwona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Iwona mean?
The name Iwona is a Polish feminine given name. It is derived from the Hebrew name Johanna, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is gracious." The name Johanna was brought to Poland through Christianity and evolved into the Polish form Iwona.
Iwona first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, when it was used by Polish nobility and royalty. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Iwona of Czersk, a Polish noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century and was known for her charitable works.
In the 13th century, the name gained popularity among the Polish peasantry and spread throughout the country. By the 15th century, Iwona had become a common name among Polish women of all social classes.
One of the most famous historical figures named Iwona was Iwona Lubomirska (1508-1580), a Polish noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of Renaissance artists and writers, and her patronage helped foster the development of Polish culture during the 16th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Iwona Żółkiewska (1590-1634), a Polish military leader and the wife of the famous Polish hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski. She played a crucial role in defending the city of Lviv against the Ottomans during the Polish-Ottoman War of 1620-1621.
In the 17th century, Iwona Dunikowska (1610-1681) was a Polish nun and writer who authored several religious works and was known for her piety and devotion to the Catholic faith.
Iwona Krzyżanowska (1755-1832) was a Polish actress and theater manager who helped to establish the first professional theater in Warsaw and is considered a pioneer of Polish theater.
Iwona Kraska (1926-2009) was a Polish writer and journalist who was known for her works exploring the experiences of women in Poland during World War II and the communist era.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Iwona, which has a rich cultural heritage and has been a part of Polish tradition for many centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Iwona by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iwona was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Iwona: questions and answers
How popular is the name Iwona in the UK right now?
In 2011, Iwona was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Iwona most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Iwona in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Iwona?
A feminine Polish name derived from Ivan meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Iwona in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Iwona across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.