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1968

First Year

2006

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#4231

Peak Rank

37

Total Count

7

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Sjon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Sigurjón Birgir Sigurðsson, known as Sjón, is an Icelandic poet, novelist, lyricist, and screenwriter. Sjón frequently collaborates with the singer Björk and has performed with the Sugarcubes as Johnny Triumph. His works have been translated into 30 languages.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sj%C3%B3n) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sj%C3%B3n)

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Sjon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Sj%C3%B3n_IMG_9160_Cropped.jpg/330px-Sj%C3%B3n_IMG_9160_Cropped.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sj%C3%B3n)

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## The Story of Sjon

Sjon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1970: 6 births, good for #4,231 nationwide. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 73% of all recorded Sjons. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2006 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 37 Sjons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Sjon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sjon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Shon](/shon)
* [Xan](/xan)
* [Schon](/schon)
* [Shahn](/shahn)
* [Shonn](/shonn)
* [Sean](/sean)
* [Shawn](/shawn)
* [Shaun](/shaun)
* [Shoun](/shoun)
* Scian
* [Shine](/shine)
* [Shin](/shin)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Sjon

What does the name Sjon mean?

Sigurjón Birgir Sigurðsson, known as Sjón, is an Icelandic poet, novelist, lyricist, and screenwriter. Sjón frequently collaborates with the singer Björk and has performed with the Sugarcubes as Johnny Triumph. His works have been translated into 30 languages.

How popular is Sjon in 2026?

In 2026, Sjon ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sjon most popular?

Sjon reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #4,231 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Sjon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sjon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sjon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sjon include Delone, Standly, Lavester. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦DelonePeak #4231](/delone)[👦StandlyPeak #4231](/standly)[👦LavesterPeak #4231](/lavester)[👦TawnPeak #4231](/tawn)[👦BrintPeak #4231](/brint)[👦FrankinPeak #4231](/frankin)[👦RedrickPeak #4231](/redrick)[👦BrettePeak #4231](/brette)

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## About the name Sjon 

Sjon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Sjon's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #4,231\. Use the chart and map above to compare Sjon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1970 → ](/year/1970)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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