Sione Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsee-OH-neh / siˈoʊneɪTongan; Samoan
Meaning
God is gracious (Samoan); variant of John (Tongan)
Historical & Cultural Background
Sione is a common name in Tongan and Samoan cultures. It is often associated with Christian faith, reflecting the influence of missionaries in the Pacific Islands. The name is a variant of John, which has biblical origins. In Tongan culture, names often carry significant meaning and are chosen with care.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sio
- Sioneo
International Variants
- Sion (Welsh)
- John (English)
- Juan (Spanish)
Famous people named Sione
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Fictional characters named Sione
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sione was first seen in the United States in 1973. Sione has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Hawaii, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Sione has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sione (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 28 |