Is Sean a popular name?

Sean reached a best rank of #83 in 2008 and has charted in 2 years.

Where does Sean rank now?

Sean does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

Is Sean a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Sean

Boys

Best rank #83 (2008) · ranked in 2 years

Ranked in 2 years, Sean reached its best position of #83 in 2008.

It eased from #83 in 2008 to #97 in 2009.

The latest tally (2025) shows no ranking for Sean in the top spots.

At its peak year of 2008, Sean was given to 5,471 newborns.

Sean was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

2009974,339
2008835,471

Similar names

Names similar to Sean include Sophia, Sebastian, Samuel, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sean a popular name?: Sean reached a best rank of #83 in 2008 and has charted in 2 years.
Where does Sean rank now?: Sean does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Sean a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Sean most popular?: Sean peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)