Overview
people
Sample Size
37,072
Gender Distribution
Male:
99.1%
Female:
0.9%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
The name Sean is derived from the Irish name Seán, which means 'God is gracious'. It is a popular name in Ireland and among people of Irish descent in other countries, including Canada. Sean is often considered to be a strong and charismatic name, and is commonly associated with qualities like leadership, confidence, and independence.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
17,810 samples
99%
GB
7,588 samples
99%
CA
1,570 samples
99%
IE
1,391 samples
99%
ZA
973 samples
100%
AU
700 samples
100%
CN
565 samples
98%
TW
490 samples
98%
MY
439 samples
98%
KR
411 samples
99%
FR
403 samples
98%
NG
350 samples
95%
DE
348 samples
98%
SG
306 samples
98%
IT
251 samples
99%
NL
211 samples
98%
ES
169 samples
99%
NZ
161 samples
100%
PH
159 samples
92%
IN
143 samples
99%
+ 80 more countries
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