Siboney
A girl's name of Native American origin with 80 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Ciboney.
Siboney is a girl's baby name with Native American (Ciboney) origin, derived from the Ciboney people — one of the indigenous peoples of Cuba and the Caribbean — whose name is of uncertain meaning but is associated with the sea and the island spirit of the Caribbean.
Siboney is also a beloved 1929 Cuban bolero and guaracha by Ernesto Lecuona, one of the most celebrated pieces of Cuban music ever written. As a name, it carries both indigenous heritage and the romantic, rhythmic spirit of Cuban musical culture.
EtymologyShow more
Siboney first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1979. First appearing in the 1970s, Siboney emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Native American classification suggests a path from native american linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Siboney has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 40 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | — |
The Story of Siboney
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Siboney is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Siboney are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.
How rare is Siboney?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Siboney is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, peaked in the 1990s with 40 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Siboney by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1979–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #19641 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13637 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15079 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17241 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16555 |
| 1998 | 5 | #16250 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13479 |
| 1996 | 6 | #13262 |
| 1994 | 5 | #15426 |
| 1993 | 8 | #10450 |
| 1991 | 5 | #15102 |
| 1989 | 5 | #14242 |
| 1981 | 6 | #10220 |
| 1979 | 6 | #10026 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2006