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Sean

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Irish form of John from Yohanan traditions, widely used in Ireland and internationally, interpreted as divine graciousness.

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Popularity History of Sean

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#436Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#436

Sean was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-9

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Sean Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sean

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Irish
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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