Sian
5 countries#1785 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,820 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 803 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,009 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1785 · peaked in 1997 with 760 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,030 births recorded 1962–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 2002 with 36 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
630 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1990 with 37 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
181 births recorded 1997–2017 · peaked in 2000 with 21 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
129 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 2008 with 17 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Sian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #124 | — |
| 2003 | #148 | ↓24 |
| 2004 | #179 | ↓31 |
| 2005 | #215 | ↓36 |
| 2006 | #239 | ↓24 |
| 2007 | #302 | ↓63 |
| 2008 | #341 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #359 | ↓18 |
| 2010 | #361 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #370 | ↓9 |
| 2012 | #487 | ↓117 |
| 2013 | #784 | ↓297 |
| 2014 | #1040 | ↓256 |
| 2015 | #1088 | ↓48 |
| 2016 | #1086 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #1184 | ↓98 |
| 2018 | #1436 | ↓252 |
| 2019 | #1940 | ↓504 |
| 2020 | #1507 | ↑433 |
| 2021 | #1785 | ↓278 |
Frequently asked questions about Sian
Is Sian a popular name?
Yes — Sian currently ranks #1785 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Sian more common for boys or girls?
Sian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Sian most popular?
Sian peaked in 1997 in England & Wales, with 760 recorded births that year.
Is Sian rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Sian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #76 in 1996 to #1785 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Sian?
At least 7,979 babies have been recorded with the name Sian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.