Siobhan
A girl's name of Irish origin with 7,310 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Irish.
Siobhan is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, the Irish form of Joan meaning 'God is gracious.' Pronounced 'shih-VAWN,' it is one of the most distinctively Irish names in the world, with spelling that confounds and delights in equal measure.
With over 7,300 U.S. births recorded, Siobhan has maintained a loyal following — chosen by parents who want a name with real Irish heritage, genuine beauty, and a story to tell about the magic of the Irish language.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Siobhan 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 Siobhan’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Siobhan climbed 490 spots in the last 20 years — from #2421 to #1931.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 453 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 548 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 758 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,334 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 2,086 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 996 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 870 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 265 | — |
The Story of Siobhan
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Siobhan is a Gen X staple. Girls named Siobhan are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Siobhan?
Only about 1 in every 34,951 babies born in 2024 was named Siobhan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1956, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 2,086 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Siobhan by the numbers
- Would fill 152 school buses
- Meeting one Siobhan per day would take 20 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(69 years, 1956–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103 | #1931 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1942 |
| 2022 | 84 | #2245 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1964 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2655 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3375 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3551 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4365 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3179 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3054 |
| 2014 | 54 | #3107 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2592 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2766 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3217 |
| 2010 | 77 | #2448 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2849 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3370 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3090 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2884 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2668 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1956–2024