Sione
Sione is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Sione is a male given name of Tongan origin, functioning as the Tongan form of John. It carries deep cultural significance in Tonga and Polynesian communities and maintains a steady, moderate presence in the United States, particularly in areas with notable Pacific Islander populations.
Popularity in the United States
1,504 babies in the United States have been named Sione since 1880. It ranks #3234 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1728.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.7 %)
- UT (32.5 %)
- HI (12.3 %)
- WA (0.49 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 284 |
| 2000-2010 | 374 |
| 2010-2019 | 354 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Famous people named Sione
- Sione Takitaki: Athlete, Football Player
- Sione Lauaki: Athlete, Rugby Player
- Sione Pouha: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Sione is the direct Polynesian and Tongan translation of the biblical name John.
- It is one of the most common and traditional male names in Tongan culture.