Sione
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,471 recorded births. Also given to 6 girls.
Meaning & Origin
ablative singular of Sīōn
Sione is a boy's and girl's baby name of Polynesian origin, the Samoan and Tongan form of John, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' It is one of the most common given names in Samoa and Tonga, reflecting the deep influence of Christian missionary traditions in the Pacific.
Strong and simple, Sione carries the warmth of island culture and community. It has gained some visibility in the U.S. and New Zealand through Polynesian-American and Polynesian-New Zealander communities.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sione's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Sione softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sione's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sione was #2833 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3957, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 166 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 354 | — |
| 2000s | 374 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 284 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 231 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 62 | — |
The Story of Sione
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Sione is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sione are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Sione?
Only about 1 in every 128,571 babies born in 2024 was named Sione — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 374 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sione by the numbers
- Would fill 31 school buses
- Meeting one Sione per day would take 4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(51 years, 1973–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 | #3957 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3693 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4415 |
| 2021 | 49 | #2643 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3334 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2932 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3594 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2525 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4300 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3761 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3210 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3114 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3615 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3099 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3003 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2652 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3211 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3180 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3375 |
| 2005 | 35 | #3009 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Sione as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Sione has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2024