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Sean

Sean is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#318

How popular is Sean?

Popularity in the United States

Sean has been given to 422,852 babies in the United States since 1925, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,712 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

06,03412,068192519722020
Babies named Sean per year in the United States, 1925–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Sean has been given to 2,610 babies in France since 1960, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Sean per year in France, 1960–2022. Source: INSEE
422,852 Babies named since 1925
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Sean

Is Sean a boy's or a girl's name?

Sean is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Sean?

Sean has been given to 422,852 babies in the United States since 1925, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.