Sean

Rank 396th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Sean was 396th most popular baby name for boys and 798th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 797 babies were named Sean in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,219 babies in the United States were named Sean. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Sean is around 37 to 38 years old.

The name "Sean" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Sean is Seany.

Sean Meaning & Origin

Sean is an Irish name that means "God is gracious," suggesting a person who is blessed and favored.

The name Sean is described as charming, adventurous and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Sean is pronounced sean in English. The name Sean has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Sean

The name Sean is the Irish version of the traditional English name John.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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