Sean
Peaked at #33 nationally in 1972, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1925, Sean has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Sean — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1155
in 1968
Current rank
#11943
in 2024
Years tracked
73
1939–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1939, Sean reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #1155 nationally with 88 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 11 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8508 (2013) to #11943 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Sean ranks #11943 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,943 | 8 |
| 2020 | #11,965 | 8 |
| 2018 | #17,722 | 5 |
| 2016 | #15,924 | 6 |
| 2015 | #14,262 | 7 |
| 2013 | #8,508 | 14 |
| 2012 | #8,559 | 14 |
| 2011 | #11,991 | 9 |
Sean — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#33
in 1972
Current rank
#436
in 2024
Years tracked
96
1925–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Sean reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #33 nationally with 9,446 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #193 (2014) to #436 (2024) — a 56% drop.
As of 2024, Sean ranks #436 nationally for boys, with 726 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #436 | 726 |
| 2023 | #427 | 740 |
| 2022 | #397 | 803 |
| 2021 | #361 | 900 |
| 2020 | #334 | 975 |
| 2019 | #301 | 1,128 |
| 2018 | #268 | 1,325 |
| 2017 | #251 | 1,481 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sean most popular?
Sean was most popular in 1972, when it ranked #33 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sean becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sean?
At least 425,998 babies have been recorded with the name Sean in the US since 1925, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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