Sioban
A girl's name of Irish origin with 36 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sioban peaked during the Gen X years, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (1968). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Sioban has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Sioban is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sioban is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant spelling of Siobhan, the Irish Gaelic form of Joan, from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Siobhan is pronounced shih-VAWN — a fact that has led to numerous phonetic spelling variants, including Sioban. This shorter form drops the final -h while keeping the distinctive Irish si- opening. For families who love Irish names but want a spelling that hints at the pronunciation, Sioban is a thoughtful middle ground.
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Phonetically, Sioban belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Irish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Irish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Sioban’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sioban has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1963.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 23 | — |
The Story of Sioban
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1968, Sioban is a Gen X staple. Girls named Sioban are most likely born between 1963 and 1978.
How rare is Sioban?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sioban is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1963, peaked in the 1960s with 23 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1963–1985)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7 | #9161 |
| 1983 | 6 | #10090 |
| 1969 | 5 | #8508 |
| 1968 | 7 | #6158 |
| 1964 | 6 | #6664 |
| 1963 | 5 | #7496 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1963–1985