girl's name
Sioban
shih-VAWN (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 118
Sioban is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1985 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1968, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sioban Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 28 |
How Popular Is Sioban?
In 1974, Sioban was given to 10 babies in Ireland, ranking #295 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Sioban Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sioban
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sioban Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sioban over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sioban
- Irish shih-VAWN
Sibling Names for Sioban
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sioban — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sioban
How popular is the name Sioban?
In 1974, Sioban was given to 10 babies in Ireland, ranking #295 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Sioban a girl's or a boy's name?
Sioban is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sioban?
Sioban has 2 syllables.
When was Sioban most popular?
Sioban peaked in 1968, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.