Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sean.
National Rank (2025)
#489
All-Time Peak Rank
#33 (1972)
Total U.S. Births
423,637
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Sean Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Sean
According to SSA data, Sean achieved its highest historical rank of #33 in 1972. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1990 with 12,018 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 67.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 94 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sean scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-67.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,018Births in 1990
Years in Top 100
45yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
94Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:12
1930s:101
1940s:659
1950s:5,452
1960s:47,282
1970s:83,819
1980s:103,870
1990s:92,003
2000s:64,133
2010s:21,540
2020s:4,766
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSean
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
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