Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Senan

Name: Popularity of the name Senan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Senan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,700 (2018)

Total Babies

130

5-Yr Trend

-19%

2001

First Year

2024

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#6700

Peak Rank

130

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Senan

Senan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 12 Senans were born — ranking #6,700 that year. As of 2026, Senan ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 130 Senans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Senan

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

Sehnen
Sinan
Sinon
Semon
Sonnen
Sanon
Sanan
Seinen
Summon
Simmon
Saman
Symone

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Senan

What does the name Senan mean?

Senan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Senan in 2026?

In 2026, Senan ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Senan most popular?

Senan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #6,700 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Senan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Senan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Senan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Senan include Rone, Jabali, Avier. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Senan

Senan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 130 births in the dataset. Senan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #6,700. Use the chart and map above to compare Senan'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.