Sian
Girl name · 630 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sian: 630 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 37 births in 1990.
The Welsh name Sian (often spelled Siân in its original form) is a Celtic variant of Jane, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." It has been popular in Wales for centuries and has crossed into Scotland, where it is sometimes pronounced "sharn" to reflect the Welsh soft consonants, though "see-an" is also heard. Notable bearers include the award-winning Welsh actress Sian Phillips, known for her role in I, Claudius, and the respected BBC broadcaster Sian Williams. While no major place name stems from Sian directly, it shares its root with many other European names, from Jeanne to Giovanna. In Scotland
Girl 39 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199037 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #5645 babies
- Total births
- 630since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 30%vs prior 5y