Siobhan
Anglicized spelling of Irish Siobhán, from Middle Irish Sibán, from Anglo-Norman Jehane or Jehanne, from Old French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of…
Every Siobhan since 1956 — 7,399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Siobhan
Siobhan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,096 in 2025 with 90 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 7,399 American babies have been named Siobhan. Its peak came in 1980, when 282 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Siobhan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Siobhan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | #2,096 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,939 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1,943 |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,248 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,967 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,656 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,377 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,553 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,366 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,179 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,055 |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,107 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,592 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,766 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,217 |
| 2010 | 77 | #2,449 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,849 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,371 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,090 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,884 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,668 |
| 2004 | 71 | #2,421 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,754 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,953 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,993 |
| 2000 | 108 | #1,646 |
| 1995 | 119 | #1,389 |
| 1990 | 145 | #1,183 |
| 1985 | 234 | #740 |
| 1980 | 282 | #649 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,671 |
| 1970 | 83 | #1,303 |
| 1965 | 97 | #1,067 |
| 1960 | 90 | #1,154 |
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Famous people named Siobhan
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan Actor · b. 1961
- Siobhan Finneran Actor · b. 1966
- Siobhan Chamberlain Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siobhan mean?
Anglicized spelling of Irish Siobhán, from Middle Irish Sibán, from Anglo-Norman Jehane or Jehanne, from Old French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה…
How popular is the name Siobhan in 2025?
Siobhan ranked #2,096 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 90 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Siobhan?
7,399 babies have been named Siobhan in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Siobhan most popular?
Siobhan peaked in 1980, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Siobhan a boy or girl name?
Siobhan is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Siobhan rising or falling?
Siobhan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Siobhan?
Well-known people named Siobhan include Siobhan Fallon Hogan (actor), Siobhan Finneran (actor), Siobhan Chamberlain (soccer player).