Siobhan
Siobhan is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Siobhan is an Irish female name derived from the Old French name Jehanne. It is the Irish Gaelic equivalent of Joan or Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has been used moderately in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
7,399 babies in the United States have been named Siobhan since 1880. It ranks #1953 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1560.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.2 %)
- MA (16.5 %)
- CA (16.2 %)
- NJ (7.9 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 265 |
| 1960-1970 | 869 |
| 1970-1980 | 996 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,086 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,334 |
| 2000-2010 | 758 |
| 2010-2019 | 548 |
| 2020-2029 | 543 |
Famous people named Siobhan
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan: Actress, Comedian
- Siobhan Finneran: Actress
Fun facts
- The 'bh' digraph in Irish orthography represents the 'v' sound in English.
- It was introduced to Ireland by Anglo-Normans as a adaptation of Jehanne.