Sion
Every Sion since 1912 — 883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sion
Sion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,981 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 883 American babies have been named Sion — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sion 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 | — | — | 42 | #2,981 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,352 | 31 | #3,679 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,942 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,423 | 43 | #2,954 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,486 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2019 | — | — | 38 | #3,139 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,718 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,585 | 18 | #5,270 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,984 | 18 | #5,284 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,529 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,114 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,773 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,614 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,876 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,414 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,998 | 15 | #6,021 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,140 | 16 | #5,638 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,659 | 18 | #5,042 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,538 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,489 | 17 | #4,974 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,503 | 15 | #5,231 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,426 | 23 | #3,767 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,496 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,784 | 20 | #4,041 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #10,109 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,437 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,441 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,258 |
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Famous people named Sion
- Sion Sono Film director · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sion in 2025?
Sion ranked #2,981 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sion?
883 babies have been named Sion in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sion most popular?
Sion peaked in 2022, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Sion a boy or girl name?
Sion is used for both: about 10% of babies named Sion have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Sion rising or falling?
Sion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sion?
Well-known people named Sion include Sion Sono (film director).