Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Seann

Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Hiberno-English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name Yohanan, Seán and Séan, rendered John in English and Johannes/Johann/Johan in other Germanic languages. The Norman French Jehan is another version.

Current Rank
#12,271
Peak Rank
#2,059 (1982)
Total Babies
517
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#13147
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Seann

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Hiberno-English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name Yohanan, Seán and Séan, rendered John in English and Johannes/Johann/Johan in other Germanic languages. The Norman French Jehan is another version.

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Origin & history
The name was adopted into the Irish language most likely from Jean , the French variant of the Hebrew name Yohanan . As Irish has no letter ⟨ j ⟩ (derived from ⟨ i ⟩ ; English also lacked ⟨ j ⟩ until the late 17th Century, with John previously been spelt Iohn ), it is substituted by ⟨ s ⟩ , as was the normal Gaelic practice for adapting Biblical names that contain ⟨ j ⟩ in other languages ( Sine / Siobhàn for Joan/Jane/Anne/Anna ; Seonaid / Sinéad for Janet ; Seumas / Séamus for James ; Seosamh / Seòsaidh for Joseph , etc.). In 1066, the Norman duke, William the Conqueror conquered England, wh

The Story of Seann

Seann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 26 Seanns were born — ranking #2,059 that year. As of 2026, Seann ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 517 Seanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Seann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Seann is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seann

What does the name Seann mean?
Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Hiberno-English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name Yohanan, Seán and Séan, rendered John in English and Johannes/Johann/Johan in other Germanic languages. The Norman French Jehan is another version.
How popular is Seann in 2026?
In 2026, Seann ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Seann most popular?
Seann reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #2,059 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Seann most popular?
Seann has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Seann.
Is Seann a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Seann is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Seann?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Seann include Claudia, Hersel, Hanford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Seann

Seann is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 517 births in the dataset. Seann's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #2,059. Use the chart and map above to compare Seann's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.