Siobhain
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Siobhain: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1979.
Siobhain is a Gaelic variant of Siobhán, itself the Irish and Scottish form of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “God is gracious.” This spelling, with the extra ‘i’, is a distinctly Scottish and Irish twist on the more familiar Siobhan, and it has been used steadily in Scotland since the 1970s. Notable bearers include Siobhain McDonagh, the British Labour MP who has served as a prominent voice on housing and social issues, and Siobhain Fahey, a Scottish actress known for her role in the television drama “EastEnders.” While no major place bears the name directly, the root name Joan has inspired countless places worldwide, from Saint-Jean in France to San Juan in the Americas. A lovely, lyrical choice that honours Celtic heritage while feeling both timeless and fresh.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19793 babies
- Latest (1986)
- #5653 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y