Sian Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAN / ʃænWelsh; English
Meaning
God is gracious (Welsh); gift from God (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Welsh culture, Sian is a feminine form of John, often used as a standalone name. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a variant of Sean, reflecting similar meanings of divine grace.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Shan
- Sean
- Shawn
International Variants
- Séan (Irish)
- Sion (Welsh)
Famous people named Sian
Sian Phillips — actress.
Sian O'Callaghan — murder victim.
Fictional characters named Sian
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sian was first seen in the United States in 1995. Sian has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sian
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 |