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Siannon

Girl name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Siannon: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1996.

Siannon is a Welsh variation of Siân, itself the Welsh form of Jane, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” This melodic double-n spelling adds a lyrical twist to a name rich in heritage. While Siannon itself remains relatively rare, its root Siân has been borne by notable figures such as Welsh actress Siân Phillips, celebrated for her role in *I, Claudius*, and Welsh politician Siân James, who served as an MP. The name shares its etymological root with the biblical John and Joan, linking it to a long tradition of grace-filled names across cultures. In

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19965 babies
Latest (1996)
#4835 babies
Total births
5since 1996
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1996 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).