The nameSiobhán
Siobhán is the Irish form of Joan. It was a top 150 name in England and Wales in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Irish
- Feast day
Meaning
Siobhán comes from the Norman French Jehanne, from Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Irish, from Norman French.
History
The Normans brought Jehanne to Ireland, where it became Siobhán. In England and Wales it was 138th in 1996, the first year of the series. In the United States it reached 629th place in 1979.
Famous people named Siobhán
- Siobhán McKenna, actress
- Siobhan Fahey, singer
- Siobhan Finneran, actress
Popularity of the name Siobhán
Siobhán in the United States
Siobhán was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 2,086 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Siobhán. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Siobhán in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 91 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Siobhán in the United Kingdom
Siobhán was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,077 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Siobhán. Half of all babies named Siobhán in the United Kingdom were born before 2000.
Siobhán in Ireland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Siobhán
Names from the same generation as Siobhán, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siobhán mean?
Siobhán comes from the Norman French Jehanne, from Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Siobhán?
Irish, from Norman French.
Is Siobhán a girl's or a boy's name?
Siobhán is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Siobhán?
In 2024, Siobhán was the 1922nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 103 births.
What are the variants of the name Siobhán?
Variants and related names of Siobhán include Hannelore, Jeanne, Joana and Johanna.
What are good sibling names for Siobhán?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mona, Muriel, Mari and Elvira for a sister, Ciaran, Reggie, Chester and Naim for a brother.
Who are famous people named Siobhán?
Siobhán McKenna, actress; Siobhan Fahey, singer; Siobhan Finneran, actress.