Declining since 2020, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Sione since 1973
Babies named Sione per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 231 |
| 1990s | 284 |
| 2000s | 374 |
| 2010s | 354 |
| 2020s | 199 |
Meaning & origin
Sione, the Tongan form of John, has been recorded in the United States since 1973. In 2025 it ranked 3,450th nationally, with approximately 1 in 51,760 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2021, after which usage has declined. The name is most common in Hawaii and California, reflecting the largest Tongan American communities. Sione is a straightforward and culturally significant name that maintains strong ties to its Tongan heritage while being easily adapted in English-speaking contexts.
Sione is the Tongan form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It is widely used in Tonga and among Tongan communities in New Zealand and the United States, particularly in Hawaii and California. The name reflects the strong Christian influence in Tongan culture.
Where Sione is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sione” around the world
Where Sione lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
27
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sio
Sibling names for Sione
Names that share Sione's style, for a brother or sister.
