Boy
Sean
God is gracious
About Sean
A classic choice that never goes out of style. Sean represents timeless elegance in baby naming, having graced countless individuals across generations and continents. This name possesses remarkable versatility, fitting seamlessly into any cultural context while retaining its inherent character. The simplicity of Sean belies its depth—it's a name that grows with its bearer, equally suited to childhood playfulness and adult professionalism. Parents drawn to Sean often value tradition, reliability, and understated strength. The name doesn't demand attention; it earns respect through its steady presence. Sean works beautifully in both formal and casual settings, never feeling out of place. Its one-syllable punch gives it memorability and impact, while its widespread recognition ensures easy pronunciation across different languages and regions. For those seeking a name with proven staying power and cross-cultural appeal, Sean delivers without pretension.
Popularity of the Name Sean
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #978 | ||||
| 1944 | #945 | ||||
| 1945 | #912 | ||||
| 1946 | #895 | ||||
| 1947 | #704 | ||||
| 1948 | #619 | ||||
| 1949 | #602 | ||||
| 1950 | #535 | ||||
| 1951 | #550 | ||||
| 1952 | #482 | ||||
| 1953 | #355 | #202 | |||
| 1954 | #351 | #188 | |||
| 1955 | #335 | #168 | |||
| 1956 | #309 | #181 | |||
| 1957 | #271 | #183 | |||
| 1958 | #249 | #159 | |||
| 1959 | #219 | #143 | |||
| 1960 | #202 | #169 | |||
| 1961 | #177 | #136 | |||
| 1962 | #171 | #111 | |||
| 1963 | #151 | #95 | |||
| 1964 | #118 | #77 | #38 | ||
| 1965 | #79 | #75 | #41 | ||
| 1966 | #50 | #57 | #33 | ||
| 1967 | #44 | #46 | #36 | ||
| 1968 | #37 | #38 | #37 | ||
| 1969 | #37 | #48 | #35 | ||
| 1970 | #37 | #49 | #31 | ||
| 1971 | #36 | #48 | #27 | ||
| 1972 | #33 | #56 | #33 | ||
| 1973 | #36 | #63 | #30 | ||
| 1974 | #37 | #62 | #30 | ||
| 1975 | #40 | #62 | #34 | ||
| 1976 | #42 | #73 | #34 | ||
| 1977 | #43 | #70 | #28 | ||
| 1978 | #45 | #78 | #34 | ||
| 1979 | #49 | #72 | #28 | ||
| 1980 | #48 | #67 | #28 | ||
| 1981 | #44 | #61 | #20 | ||
| 1982 | #44 | #63 | #23 | ||
| 1983 | #44 | #71 | #15 | ||
| 1984 | #43 | #80 | #15 | ||
| 1985 | #38 | #73 | #16 | ||
| 1986 | #37 | #79 | #16 | ||
| 1987 | #40 | #56 | #14 | ||
| 1988 | #38 | #46 | #11 | ||
| 1989 | #39 | #41 | #9 | ||
| 1990 | #37 | #35 | #10 | ||
| 1991 | #40 | #38 | #7 | #52 | |
| 1992 | #42 | #32 | #5 | #49 | |
| 1993 | #42 | #29 | #6 | #53 | |
| 1994 | #44 | #34 | #7 | #59 | |
| 1995 | #45 | #29 | #4 | #60 | |
| 1996 | #46 | #31 | #2 | #63 | |
| 1997 | #48 | #46 | #34 | #1 | #66 |
| 1998 | #50 | #51 | #34 | #2 | #67 |
| 1999 | #56 | #51 | #29 | #2 | #71 |
| 2000 | #57 | #54 | #53 | #2 | #74 |
| 2001 | #57 | #56 | #58 | #2 | #75 |
| 2002 | #59 | #62 | #61 | #2 | #84 |
| 2003 | #61 | #62 | #64 | #1 | #89 |
| 2004 | #64 | #69 | #71 | #1 | #88 |
| 2005 | #75 | #81 | #55 | #2 | #96 |
| 2006 | #68 | #77 | #66 | #1 | #84 |
| 2007 | #76 | #82 | #85 | #2 | #103 |
| 2008 | #83 | #84 | #98 | #2 | #106 |
| 2009 | #97 | #101 | #125 | #2 | #135 |
| 2010 | #102 | #120 | #107 | #2 | #152 |
| 2011 | #125 | #140 | #135 | #3 | #185 |
| 2012 | #145 | #165 | #163 | #4 | #186 |
| 2013 | #185 | #171 | #238 | #5 | #225 |
| 2014 | #193 | #191 | #234 | #5 | #261 |
| 2015 | #210 | #214 | #299 | #5 | #257 |
| 2016 | #234 | #237 | #218 | #5 | #248 |
| 2017 | #251 | #260 | #279 | #5 | #286 |
| 2018 | #268 | #290 | #270 | #5 | #327 |
| 2019 | #301 | #273 | #365 | #6 | #345 |
| 2020 | #334 | #367 | #6 | #366 | |
| 2021 | #362 | #307 | #7 | #456 | |
| 2022 | #397 | #403 | #305 | #11 | #400 |
| 2023 | #427 | #386 | #246 | #8 | #475 |
| 2024 | #435 | #388 | #480 | #10 | #481 |
| 2025 | #489 | #410 | #13 | #697 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sean
Names Similar to Sean
Nicknames for Sean
- Seanie
- Seany
- SE
Famous People Named Sean
| Sean Connery | Scottish actor |
| Sean Penn | American actor |
| Sean Bean | English actor |
| Sean Combs | American rapper and entrepreneur |
| Sean Astin | American actor |
| Sean Hayes | American actor |
| Sean Paul | Jamaican musician |
| Sean Kingston | Jamaican-American musician |
| Sean Lennon | American musician |
| Sean Parker | American entrepreneur |
| Sean Payton | American football coach |
| Sean Spicer | American political aide |
| Sean Murray | American actor |
| Sean Lowe | American reality TV personality |
| Sean O'Pry | American model |
| Sean Patrick Flanery | American actor |
| Sean Young | American actress |
| Sean Schemmel | American voice actor |
| Sean Faris | American actor |
| Sean Taylor | American football player |
Characters Named Sean
| Sean Archer | Face/Off |
| Sean Maguire | Good Will Hunting |
| Sean Casey | Major League |
| Sean Valjean | Final Fantasy VII |
| Sean Diaz | Life is Strange 2 |
| Sean Covey | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens |
| Sean Hunter | Boy Meets World |
| Sean Hotchner | Criminal Minds |
| Sean Moody Jr. | Dead Rising 3 |
| Sean Cody | adult film actor |
| Sean Wallace | Gangs of London |
| Sean Blumberg | My Name Is Earl |
| Sean Meehan | The Voice Within |
| Sean Boswell | The Fast and the Furious series |
| Sean Devlin | The Saboteur |
| Sean Ellis | 24 - Legacy |
| Sean Renard | Grimm |