Siobhan is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Siobhan means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Siobhan across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Siobhan has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Siobhan is a girl name of Irish (Gaelic) origin meaning “God is gracious”. The Irish form of Joan or Jane, from John.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 7,399 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 2,095 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 2,591 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 81 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 9,161 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Siobhan per year, Ireland (1964 to 2025). Ireland peaked in 1971 (401/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (332/yr) · United States peaked in 1980 (282/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1988 (222/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 1997 (16/yr).
Siobhan is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1980, when it ranked #1,140 nationally (given to 632 babies that year).
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