unisex name
Siem
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 128
Siem is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 23% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Siem is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in France in 1977, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1977.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Siem over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2022, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2022) | 10 |
How popular is Siem?
In 2022, Siem was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Siem is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Siem
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Siem also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Siem over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Siem
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Siem — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Siem
How popular is the name Siem?
In 2022, Siem was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Siem a girl's or a boy's name?
Siem is used for both girls and boys. About 23% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Siem?
Siem has 1 syllable.
When was Siem most popular?
Siem peaked in 1977, when 5 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Siem a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Siem currently ranks #2,700 in France. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.