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Current rank (2025)#489
Babies named Sean in 2025616
Total recorded426,621
Peak year1990 (12,018 babies)
Highest rank ever#33
Years in records1925–2025 (97 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 10620 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?
Sean ranked #489 in 2025 — given to 616 babies that year.
When was Sean most popular?
Sean peaked in 1990 with 12,018 babies registered that year.
Is Sean a boy or girl name?
Sean is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Seans in registered births are male.
Is the name Sean rising or falling in popularity?
Sean has risen 10620 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11109 in 2020 to #489 in 2025.
How long has Sean been recorded?
Sean appears in birth records across 97 years — from 1925 through 2025.

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