sean
MeaningGod is gracious · Irish form of John
- US rank
- #489
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #33 in 1972
616 babies were named sean in the US in 2025. It has dropped 155 places in five years.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about sean you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1972, when it ranked #33. Today it's #489, so it could be due a comeback.
- Trendsean has slipped 155 places over the last five years and now sits at #489. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Meaningsean is an Irish form of John, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name sean
sean is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-ean”. Fewer than 5 US babies a year get sean, so it doesn't appear in Social Security records: about as rare as a name gets.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
Other spellings of sean
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name sean
What does the name sean mean?
sean means “God is gracious” in Irish, as a form of John.
What is the origin of the name sean?
sean has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is sean a boy or girl name?
sean is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.