Sian
An anglicization of Welsh Siân, ultimately from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the…
Every Sian since 1962 — 1,030 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sian
Sian is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,925 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,030 American babies have been named Sian — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sian stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,925 | 26 | #4,123 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,008 | 9 | #8,883 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,931 | 13 | #6,843 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,977 | 11 | #7,687 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,288 | 14 | #6,298 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,522 | 12 | #6,983 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,540 | 8 | #9,616 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,330 | 8 | #9,536 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,273 | 7 | #10,602 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,020 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,413 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,061 | 5 | #13,763 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,154 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,768 | 5 | #13,918 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,308 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,691 | 6 | #11,981 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,303 | — | — |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,123 | 7 | #10,859 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,057 | 6 | #12,141 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,252 | — | — |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,687 | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,359 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,392 | — | — |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,487 | 8 | #8,330 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,818 | — | — |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,763 | 6 | #10,168 |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,010 | 6 | #8,729 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,246 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,404 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,711 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,920 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,959 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,712 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sian mean?
An anglicization of Welsh Siân, ultimately from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its…
How popular is the name Sian in 2025?
Sian ranked #16,925 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sian?
1,030 babies have been named Sian in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sian most popular?
Sian peaked in 2002, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Sian a boy or girl name?
Sian is used for both: about 83% of babies named Sian have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Sian rising or falling?
Sian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.