Siouxsie
An English feminine name derived from the French phrase 'sans souci' meaning carefree or without worry.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Siouxsie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Siouxsie today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siouxsie births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siouxsie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Siouxsie with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Siouxsie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#15,668
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Siouxsie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Siouxsie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Siouxsie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Siouxsie
The given name Siouxsie is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the late 20th century. It is a creative combination of the words "Sioux," referring to the Native American tribe, and the English diminutive suffix "-sie." This unique blend of elements was likely crafted as a distinctive moniker with a nod to indigenous American culture.
While the Sioux people have a rich linguistic tradition, the name Siouxsie itself does not seem to have direct origins in their language or nomenclature. Its emergence can be traced back to the rise of the punk and new wave music scenes in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
One of the earliest and most notable bearers of the name was Siouxsie Sioux, the stage name of Susan Ballion, the lead singer of the influential British punk rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Born in 1957, Siouxsie Sioux was a pioneering figure in the punk and goth subcultures, known for her distinctive vocals and striking visual style.
Beyond the music world, a few other notable individuals have carried the name Siouxsie. Siouxsie Cooper, born in 1969, is an American model and actress who has appeared in various films and television shows.
Siouxsie Wiles, born in 1977, is a British-born microbiologist and science communicator based in New Zealand, known for her work in promoting public understanding of science during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Siouxsie Cooper, born in 1990, is an American singer-songwriter and actress who has appeared in several television series and films.
Siouxsie Gillett, born in 1992, is a British model and actress who has graced the covers of various fashion magazines and appeared in several music videos.
While the name Siouxsie is a modern creation, its unique combination of elements has captured the imagination of various individuals, allowing them to express their individuality and, in some cases, pay homage to indigenous American culture through their chosen moniker.
People
Siouxsie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siouxsie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Siouxsie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siouxsie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siouxsie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Siouxsie a common name?
We classify Siouxsie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siouxsie most popular?
The single biggest year for Siouxsie was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siouxsie is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Siouxsie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Siouxsie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siouxsie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Siouxsie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Siouxsie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Siouxsie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Siouxsie?
You can see how many people have the name Siouxsie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.