Sean
5 countries#489 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sean was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
426,606 births recorded 1925–2025 · currently #489 · peaked in 1990 with 12,070 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28,616 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #130 · peaked in 1996 with 2,019 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14,817 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #412 · peaked in 1996 with 1,594 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
10,884 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 1992 with 637 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,915 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #67 · peaked in 1997 with 186 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,610 births recorded 1960–2022 · currently #1375 · peaked in 2007 with 167 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sean’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #68 | — |
| 2007 | #76 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #83 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #97 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #102 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #125 | ↓23 |
| 2012 | #145 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #185 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #193 | ↓8 |
| 2015 | #210 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #233 | ↓23 |
| 2017 | #251 | ↓18 |
| 2018 | #268 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #301 | ↓33 |
| 2020 | #334 | ↓33 |
| 2021 | #362 | ↓28 |
| 2022 | #397 | ↓35 |
| 2023 | #427 | ↓30 |
| 2024 | #435 | ↓8 |
| 2025 | #489 | ↓54 |
Frequently asked questions about Sean
Is Sean a popular name?
Yes — Sean currently ranks #489 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sean more common for boys or girls?
Sean is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sean most popular?
Sean peaked in 1990 in United States, with 12,070 recorded births that year.
Is Sean rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sean’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3408 in 1925 to #489 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sean?
At least 457,832 babies have been recorded with the name Sean across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sean popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sean appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sean?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sean include Nasir, Rowen, Arjun, Caspian.
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