Sean is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #49 in 1996 with 1,594 recorded births. This places Sean in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,594 births ranking #49. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 200 boys born was named Sean. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sean is the Irish form of John and carries the meaning God is gracious. It is one of the strongest examples of a culturally rooted classic that still feels widely familiar.
The name has long-standing importance in Irish naming and later became well known far beyond Ireland. Its staying power comes from its heritage and its clean, confident sound.