Sean
boy name#489 in 2025Sean entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #33 in 1972, ranks #489 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1925–2025
#489
rank today
#33
peak (1972)
616
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3805 |
| 1930s | #2460 |
| 1940s | #886 |
| 1950s | #365 |
| 1960s | #107 |
| 1970s | #40 |
| 1980s | #42 |
| 1990s | #45 |
| 2000s | #70 |
| 2010s | #201 |
| 2020s | #407 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sean has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 398,000 people named Sean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sean alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sean in 2025?
- Sean ranks #489 among US boy names in 2025, with 616 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sean most popular?
- Sean peaked in 1972, reaching #33 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sean with classmates?
- Sean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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