Will my child share the name Siobhan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Siobhan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Siobhan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Siobhan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Siobhan is declining: down 588 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #138 in 1996.

Is Siobhan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Siobhan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Siobhan a popular baby name in the United States?

Siobhan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Siobhan

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Siobhan is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Siobhan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Siobhan

Siobhan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 101 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #138 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Siobhan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Siobhan in their class.