Sion
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,544 in 1912
42 babies were named Sion in the US in 2025. It has climbed 133 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sion, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sion would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySion first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #2,544.
- Then vs nowSion is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 40,650.
- TrendSion has climbed 133 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Sion
Sion is a boy name of Hebrew and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Sion for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 47 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,544 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,270 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,760 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,249 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Sion
What is the origin of the name Sion?
Sion has Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Sion a boy or girl name?
Sion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sion?
Sion ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,544).