Total births
798
Unisex name · since 1912
Sion
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 798 babies named Sion, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3615
- among boys today
- 798
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sion is the #3615 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 798 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Sion recorded 798 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #3615 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #3615 among boys today
- 798 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sion is currently the #3615 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 798 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3615
- among boys today
- 798
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Sion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3615
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Sion was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
43 babies were named Sion in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Sion compares
798 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sion's all-time total is 117% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 798 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sion's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,615
Active since
1912
Sion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Sion popularity over time - girls
85 total births recorded since 1999 (Sion as girls' name)
Sion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sion's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Sion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
187 births
- 2010s
2010s
241 births
- 2020s
2020s
229 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 241 births (30% of all-time use).
How Sion compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sion's total volume
Sion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sion by state
Where Sion concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 39 | 4.9% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Sion's total US births 4.9%
Even split
39 of 798 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sion? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 798 babies named Sion. Today it holds rank #3615 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 43 births.
When was Sion most popular? ▼
Sion was most popular in the 2010s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Sion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sion are New York (39 births), California (18 births), Georgia (12 births).
Is Sion a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 798 births, and as a girl's name it has 85 births.
How long has the name Sion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sion since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sione, Siosiua, Siosifa, Siosaia, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sion's data
- Sion's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (241 total births) through the 2020s (229) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Sions (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sion
Nearby Names Like Sion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sion
Sione Boy
#3924 1,504 births
Siosiua Boy
19 births
Siosifa Boy
18 births
Siosaia Boy
15 births
Sioeli Boy
11 births
Compare Sion side by side: Sion vs Sione Sion vs Siosiua Sion vs Siosifa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sion
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sion: #3615 Unisex Name - 798 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sion. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sion draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.