girl's name
Siobhain
shuh-VAWN (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 791
Siobhain is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 6 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 1972, when 55 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Siobhain Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 331 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Siobhain?
In 2003, Siobhain was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #592 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Siobhain 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 Siobhain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Siobhain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Siobhain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Siobhain
- Irish shuh-VAWN
Sibling Names for Siobhain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Siobhain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Siobhain
How popular is the name Siobhain?
In 2003, Siobhain was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #592 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Siobhain a girl's or a boy's name?
Siobhain is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Siobhain?
Siobhain has 2 syllables.
When was Siobhain most popular?
Siobhain peaked in 1972, when 55 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.