Senan
Meaninglittle old one · Irish
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,703 in 2018
12 babies were named Senan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Senan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Senan, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Senan would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySenan first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #6,703.
- New on the sceneSenan wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- MeaningIn Irish, Senan means “little old one”.
About the name Senan
Senan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “little old one”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-nan”. US birth records list Senan for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 17 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #6,703 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.1 | 882,353 boys |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 251,889 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,827 boys |
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 Senan
What does the name Senan mean?
Senan means “little old one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Senan?
Senan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Senan a boy or girl name?
Senan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Senan?
Senan ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#6,703).