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Siobhan

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Pronounced SYOB-han /ˈsjoʊb.hæn/Medium

Meaning: God is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)Low

In 30 seconds: Siobhan is the Irish form of Joan or Jane, meaning 'God is gracious.'
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningGod is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)
U.S. rank (2025)#2096 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births90 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019562025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As the Irish version of Joan and Jane, Siobhan carries the meaning 'God is gracious.' The spelling looks unexpected to English eyes but sounds out as shi-VAWN once read by Irish conventions. Actress Siobhán McKenna is among its well-known Irish bearers.

The name is a long-standing fixture in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, where the accented Siobhán is the traditional written form. Siobhan Finneran is another familiar bearer of the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Siobhan is God is gracious, as an Irish form of Joan and Jane from the Hebrew Yochanan, and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Siobhan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Siobhán McKenna (1923–1986)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Siobhan Finneran (1966–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Siobhan…

Joan— The English name Siobhan is the Irish form of, sharing its 'God is gracious' meaning.
Jane— Another English equivalent of Siobhan built on the same root.
Rylan— shares Siobhan's Irish roots
Sheyla— another Irish name
Sheila— another Irish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siobhan mean?

Siobhan is an Irish form of Joan or Jane (from Anglo-Norman Jehanne), the feminine of John, meaning 'God is gracious', ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan. It is most often linked with Irish tradition.

How do you pronounce Siobhan?

It's commonly said SYOB-han /ˈsjoʊb.hæn/.

Is Siobhan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Siobhan is used as a girl name.

How popular is Siobhan?

In 2024, Siobhan ranked #1931 in the U.S. for girls, with 103 births recorded.

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