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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 37.1 years old
📈 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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