Sean
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #72
Total births: 8,215
History: Sean peaked in the 1980s in Australia, reflecting the country's strong Irish heritage. The name carries an adventurous, charismatic energy. Sean represents the Irish-Australian tradition — one of the founding communities that shaped Australian identity.
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| Current rank (2007) | #85 |
| Babies named Sean in 2007 | 122 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,215 |
| Peak year | 1969 (355 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #29 |
| Years in records | 1963–2007 (44 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Sean
What does the name Sean mean?
Sean means “God is gracious” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Sean?
Sean has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Sean in Australia?
Sean ranked #85 in Australia in 2007 — given to 122 babies that year.
When was Sean most popular?
Sean peaked in 1969 with 355 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sean a boy or girl name?
Sean is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Seans in registered births are male.
Is the name Sean rising or falling in popularity?
Sean has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #61 in 2002 to #85 in 2007.
How long has Sean been recorded in Australia?
Sean appears in birth records in Australia across 44 years — from 1963 through 2007.