Sion
Sion is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Highest point, fortress, or citadel.
Origin and history
Sion is a Biblical place name of Hebrew origin, meaning highest point or citadel. It serves as an alternative spelling of Zion and is used in various cultures including Welsh and Korean contexts. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but increasingly used given name.
Popularity in the United States
798 babies in the United States have been named Sion since 1880. It ranks #3878 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- NY (49.4 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- GA (15.2 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 187 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Famous people named Sion
- Sion Sono: Filmmaker, Director
Fun facts
- Sion is the traditional Latin and Greek spelling for Mount Zion used in older English Bible translations.
- Besides its Hebrew roots, Sion is used as a Welsh form of John and as a modern Korean given name.