Sean
Male name · ↓ Falling
157,977
Total Births
1990
Peak Year
#424
Rank 2023
1943
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sean
Sean is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 157,977 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 227 births |
| 1950s | 2,190 births |
| 1960s | 18,738 births |
| 1970s | 33,419 births |
| 1980s | 40,473 births |
| 1990s | 35,727 births |
| 2000s | 23,415 births |
| 2010s | 3,104 births |
| 2020s | 684 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sean?
Sean has been given to 157,977 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1990 with 4,634 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #424.
Is Sean a boy or girl name?
Sean is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sean most popular?
Sean was most popular in 1990, when 4,634 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sean?
Sean first appeared in US records in 1943.