Find out how popular the first name Siboney has been for the last 28 years (from 1979 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Siboney by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Siboney is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Siboney.

The history of the first name Siboney

Siboney is a given name with its origins rooted in the indigenous Taíno people, who inhabited the Caribbean islands before the arrival of European colonizers. The name is derived from the word "siboney," which means "stone-dweller" or "cave-dweller" in the Taíno language. This reflects the Taíno practice of residing in caves and rock shelters found throughout the islands.

The first recorded use of the name Siboney dates back to the early 16th century, when Spanish colonizers encountered the Taíno people during their exploration and conquest of the Caribbean region. In his writings, Spanish historian Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés mentioned the name "Siboney" in reference to a specific group of Taíno people who lived in caves and rock shelters.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Siboney was a Taíno cacique (chief) who led his people in resistance against the Spanish colonizers in the early 16th century. Unfortunately, historical records from that era do not provide his full name or specific dates.

In the 19th century, Siboney gained recognition as the name of a small village in eastern Cuba, located near the site of the Battle of Las Guasimas during the Spanish-American War in 1898. This battle marked the first significant engagement between American and Spanish forces in the conflict.

Another notable individual named Siboney was a Cuban poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century. Siboney Molina (1888-1958) was part of the Afro-Cuban literary movement and published several collections of poetry, including "Trompos de Colores" (Spinning Tops of Colors) in 1926.

In more recent times, Siboney has been used as a given name in various parts of the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba and Puerto Rico, as a way to honor and preserve the cultural heritage of the Taíno people.

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