NAME PROFILE
Sean
Sean is an Irish name meaning 'God is gracious.' It carries a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with individuals who are approachable and kind-hearted.
Key Stats
| Total births | 426,606 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1937 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%NY — 23%PA — 18%IL — 18%MA — 17%
Notable People
Sean Connery (Actor, *James Bond* series) · Sean Penn (Actor and Director, *Mystic River*) · Sean Astin (Actor, *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy) · Sean Bean (Actor, *Game of Thrones*) · Sean Parker (Entrepreneur, co-founder of Napster)
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