Ida Cone

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ida Cone — Germanic
183K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ida Cone is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Ida is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Ida is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. The name has an ancient Germanic etymology, according to which it means ‘industrious’ or ‘prosperous’. It derives from the Germanic root id, meaning "labor, work" (also found in "Iði"). Alternatively, it may be related to the name of the Old Norse goddess Iðunn. Ida also occurs as an anglicisation of the Irish feminine given name Íde. Ida is a currently popular name in the Nordic countries and is among the top 20 names given to girls born in 2019 in Denmark. The surname Cone: Bonnie Ethel Cone (1907–2003), American educator and founder of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Carin Cone (1940–2025), American swimmer, Olympic medalist, world record holder, and gold medal winner from the Pan American Games Chadrick Cone (born 1983), American football wide receiver for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League Cindy Parlow Cone (born 1978), American soccer player and coach Cone sisters, Claribel Cone (1864–1929), and Etta Cone (1870–1949), collectors and socialites David Cone (born 1963), former Major League Baseball pitcher Edward T. Ida is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 183K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ida reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ida

Germanic

Ida is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. The name has an ancient Germanic etymology, according to which it means ‘industrious’ or ‘prosperous’. It derives from the Germanic root id, meaning "labor, work" (also found in "Iði"). Alternatively, it may be related to the name of the Old Norse goddess Iðunn. Ida also occurs as an anglicisation of the Irish feminine given name Íde. Ida is a currently popular name in the Nordic countries and is among the top 20 names given to girls born in 2019 in Denmark.

Surname: Cone

English

Bonnie Ethel Cone (1907–2003), American educator and founder of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Carin Cone (1940–2025), American swimmer, Olympic medalist, world record holder, and gold medal winner from the Pan American Games Chadrick Cone (born 1983), American football wide receiver for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League Cindy Parlow Cone (born 1978), American soccer player and coach Cone sisters, Claribel Cone (1864–1929), and Etta Cone (1870–1949), collectors and socialites David Cone (born 1963), former Major League Baseball pitcher Edward T.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ida is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ida by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ida Cone

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ida Cone:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ida?
The first name Ida originates from Germanic. Ida is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. The name has an ancient Germanic etymology, according to which it means ‘industrious’ or ‘prosperous’. It derives from the Germanic root id, meaning "labor, work" (also found in "Iði"). Alternatively, it may be related to the name of the Old Norse goddess Iðunn. Ida also occurs as an anglicisation of the Irish feminine given name Íde. Ida is a currently popular name in the Nordic countries and is among the top 20 names given to girls born in 2019 in Denmark.
When was Ida most popular?
The name Ida reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cone?
The surname Cone originates from English. Bonnie Ethel Cone (1907–2003), American educator and founder of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Carin Cone (1940–2025), American swimmer, Olympic medalist, world record holder, and gold medal winner from the Pan American Games Chadrick Cone (born 1983), American football wide receiver for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League Cindy Parlow Cone (born 1978), American soccer player and coach Cone sisters, Claribel Cone (1864–1929), and Etta Cone (1870–1949), collectors and socialites David Cone (born 1963), former Major League Baseball pitcher Edward T.
What are the origins of the name Ida Cone?
The name Ida Cone combines two different traditions: the first name Ida has Germanic roots, while the surname Cone originates from English.
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