Sian Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAN / /ʃæn/Welsh; Chinese
Meaning
Welsh: 'God is gracious'; Chinese: 'mountain'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sian is a name of Welsh origin, commonly used in Wales and among Welsh speakers. In Chinese, it is often associated with the character for 'mountain', reflecting natural beauty. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th century. It is sometimes used as a feminine form of the name John in Welsh contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Sian has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shan
- Siân
International Variants
- Sian (Welsh)
- Xian (Chinese)
Famous people named Sian
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sian was first seen in the United States in 1962. Sian has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Sian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sian (2008)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1962 | 5 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 7 |
1965 | 13 |
1966 | 15 |
1967 | 9 |
1969 | 16 |
1970 | 7 |
1971 | 5 |
1973 | 24 |
1974 | 28 |
1975 | 17 |
1976 | 16 |
1977 | 11 |
1978 | 9 |
1979 | 10 |
1980 | 10 |
1981 | 8 |
1982 | 6 |
1983 | 12 |
1984 | 8 |
1985 | 11 |
1986 | 9 |
1987 | 10 |
1988 | 10 |
1989 | 15 |
1990 | 12 |
1991 | 11 |
1992 | 16 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 11 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 11 |
1997 | 15 |
1998 | 27 |
1999 | 21 |
2000 | 16 |
2001 | 25 |
2002 | 28 |
2003 | 23 |
2004 | 24 |
2005 | 29 |
2006 | 35 |
2007 | 23 |
2008 | 29 |
2009 | 18 |
2010 | 6 |
2011 | 21 |
2012 | 7 |
2013 | 11 |
2014 | 11 |
2015 | 12 |
2016 | 11 |
2017 | 12 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 13 |
2020 | 15 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 12 |
2023 | 6 |
2024 | 8 |