A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Shivon since 1978
Babies named Shivon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Shivon is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1978. It never reached the top 1000 ranks, with its peak year of usage being 1982. The name shows a recent upward trajectory, rising since 2022 after a period of decline. Its revival in the 1980s suggests a pattern of creative respellings popular in that decade. Shivon is likely a respelling of the Irish name Siobhan, though direct etymological evidence is lacking. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating a rare but persistent presence.
Shivon appears to be a modern invention, likely a respelling of the Irish name Siobhan (pronounced shiv-AWN). Siobhan itself derives from the Norman French Jehanne, ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, Shivon may be inspired by the Hindu deity Shiva, but there is no evidence of a direct connection. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1978, possibly influenced by creative spelling trends of the era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shiv, Vonnie
Variants: Shivonne, Shivahn
Sibling names for Shivon
Names that share Shivon's style, for a brother or sister.
