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Sean

female

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

#11943Ranked in 2024

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Sean was nationally ranked in 2024.

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entered the rankings in 2024

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

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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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