Siobhan, pronounced 'SHO-vahn', is an Irish feminine given name derived from the Irish Gaelic name Síobhan. It translates to 'God is gracious' and was traditionally used as a pet form of names beginning with 'Si-'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-twentieth century, likely due to its usage in Irish literature.
The name Siobhan was quite popular in 1979 with a total of 5 births recorded that year.