Girl
Siobhan
God is gracious
About Siobhan
Irish heritage flows through this lyrical choice, offering cultural richness wrapped in elegant syllables. The dramatic difference between spelling and pronunciation creates an interesting dynamic—written as one thing, spoken as another, it becomes a small mystery that your daughter will explain countless times. This characteristic transforms from potential inconvenience into defining feature, giving her ownership over her name's story. The Gaelic roots provide depth and history, connecting her to centuries of tradition while remaining thoroughly modern in sound. Parents who select this name often value cultural preservation and linguistic beauty. The name suggests creativity and intelligence, someone comfortable navigating complexity with grace. It pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination. Consider how this choice provides your daughter with a name that educates others, sparks interest, and maintains strong cultural identity.
Popularity of the Name Siobhan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #629 | #35 | |||
| 1980 | #649 | #33 | |||
| 1981 | #764 | #27 | |||
| 1982 | #740 | #362 | #28 | ||
| 1983 | #786 | #379 | #29 | ||
| 1984 | #727 | #30 | |||
| 1985 | #740 | #345 | #34 | ||
| 1986 | #864 | #338 | #30 | ||
| 1987 | #912 | #197 | #23 | ||
| 1997 | #151 | #167 | #57 | #483 | |
| 1998 | #169 | #187 | #50 | #587 | |
| 1999 | #194 | #296 | #77 | #667 | |
| 2000 | #214 | #252 | #75 | #890 | |
| 2001 | #270 | #274 | #65 | #706 | |
| 2002 | #300 | #280 | #87 | #977 | |
| 2003 | #390 | #101 | #777 | ||
| 2004 | #380 | #394 | #97 | ||
| 2005 | #516 | #117 | #914 | ||
| 2006 | #497 | #365 | #127 | ||
| 2007 | #560 | #419 | #149 | #927 | |
| 2008 | #712 | #198 | |||
| 2009 | #814 | #160 | |||
| 2010 | #814 | #189 | |||
| 2011 | #990 | #178 | |||
| 1968 | #380 | #29 | |||
| 1970 | #378 | #21 | |||
| 1972 | #378 | #22 | |||
| 1974 | #371 | #26 | |||
| 1988 | #240 | #26 | |||
| 1989 | #209 | #26 | |||
| 1990 | #160 | #32 | |||
| 1991 | #230 | #33 | #574 | ||
| 1992 | #153 | #38 | #504 | ||
| 1993 | #183 | #45 | #479 | ||
| 1994 | #141 | #47 | #559 | ||
| 1995 | #119 | #50 | #477 | ||
| 1996 | #167 | #49 | #614 | ||
| 1964 | #35 | ||||
| 1965 | #35 | ||||
| 1966 | #31 | ||||
| 1967 | #31 | ||||
| 1969 | #22 | ||||
| 1971 | #15 | ||||
| 1973 | #21 | ||||
| 1975 | #21 | ||||
| 1976 | #26 | ||||
| 1977 | #31 | ||||
| 1978 | #30 | ||||
| 2012 | #207 | ||||
| 2013 | #219 | ||||
| 2014 | #272 | ||||
| 2015 | #304 | ||||
| 2016 | #270 | ||||
| 2017 | #424 | ||||
| 2018 | #405 | ||||
| 2020 | #599 | ||||
| 2021 | #500 | ||||
| 2022 | #715 | ||||
| 2023 | #387 | ||||
| 2025 | #407 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Siobhan
- Shivonne
- Shivaun
- Shevonne
- Sioban
- Shevaun
- Siabhan
- Siobhana
- Shevon
Names Similar to Siobhan
Nicknames for Siobhan
- Sio
- Shiv
- Von
- Vonnie
Famous People Named Siobhan
| Siobhan Fahey | English musician - Bananarama, Shakespears Sister |
| Siobhan Magnus | American singer - American Idol contestant |
| Siobhan Dowd | Irish author |
| Siobhan Fallon Hogan | American actress |
| Siobhan Redmond | Scottish actress |
| Siobhan Dillon | English actress and singer |
| Siobhan McCarthy | English actress and singer |
| Siobhan McKenna | Irish actress |
| Siobhan Finneran | English actress |
| Siobhan Williams | Canadian actress |
Characters Named Siobhan
| Siobhan Smythe | Silver Banshee - DC Comics character |
| Siobhan Sadler | Orphan Black TV series |
| Siobhan Martin | Degrassi - The Next Generation TV series |
| Siobhan Harper | Green Wing TV series |
| Siobhan Mailey | River City TV series |
| Siobhan Powers | Stephen King's "The Langoliers" |
| Siobhan Roy | Succession TV series |
| Siobhan Miller | Shameless TV series |
| Siobhan McKenna | The Vampire Diaries TV series |
| Siobhan Donovan | The Secret Circle TV series |