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Sian Unisex

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Fictional characters 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19625
19638
19647
196513
196615
19679
196916
19707
19715
197324
197428
197517
197616
197711
19789
197910
198010
19818
19826
198312
19848
198511
19869
198710
198810
198915
199012
199111
199216
19939
199411
199511
199611
199715
199827
199921
200016
200125
200228
200323
200424
200529
200635
200723
200829
200918
20106
201121
20127
201311
201411
201512
201611
201712
20188
201913
202015
20217
202212
20236
20248