Sion
4 countries#2301 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sion was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,281 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2000 with 96 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,271 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2000 with 96 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
883 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #2941 · peaked in 2022 with 48 births
Most common in: New York, California, Georgia, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
31 births recorded 1949–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1956 with 6 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
10 births recorded 2003–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Sion’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #353 | — |
| 2003 | #406 | ↓53 |
| 2004 | #470 | ↓64 |
| 2005 | #430 | ↑40 |
| 2006 | #504 | ↓74 |
| 2007 | #589 | ↓85 |
| 2008 | #649 | ↓60 |
| 2009 | #596 | ↑53 |
| 2010 | #721 | ↓125 |
| 2011 | #781 | ↓60 |
| 2012 | #695 | ↑86 |
| 2013 | #788 | ↓93 |
| 2014 | #1117 | ↓329 |
| 2015 | #1095 | ↑22 |
| 2016 | #1498 | ↓403 |
| 2017 | #1703 | ↓205 |
| 2018 | #1382 | ↑321 |
| 2019 | #1869 | ↓487 |
| 2020 | #1379 | ↑490 |
| 2021 | #2301 | ↓922 |
Frequently asked questions about Sion
Is Sion a popular name?
Yes — Sion currently ranks #2301 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Sion more common for boys or girls?
Sion is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Sion most popular?
Sion peaked in 2000 in England & Wales, with 96 recorded births that year.
Is Sion rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Sion’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #305 in 1996 to #2301 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Sion?
At least 2,195 babies have been recorded with the name Sion across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sion popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sion appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sion?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Sion include Sabir, Sahib.
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