How Many People Are Named Sean?

425,998

people in the United States are named Sean

1 in 786 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#166

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1272%

Of US population

Peak Year

1990

12,070 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: SHAHN
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Irish form of JOHN.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.7%
Male
99.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 37.1 years old

Young (<30) 138,015
32.4%
Adult (30–60) 274,333
64.4%
Senior (>60) 13,650
3.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1925 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 58,074
New York 41,884
Pennsylvania 25,603
Texas 21,279
Illinois 20,727
Florida 19,774
New Jersey 19,584
Massachusetts 19,525
Ohio 17,797
Michigan 14,442

💡 Fun Facts About "Sean"

  • 734 babies were named Sean in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1990
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1925
  • Most popular in California

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