Sean

Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN ]

Girl Name #14,891 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sean is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AWN.

Parents who love the name Sean often also consider Selma, Serena, Selina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,891
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Seanna #4717

Also a Boy Name

Sean is also used as a boy name, ranked #437.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sean

Is Sean a boy or girl name?

Sean is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14891. As a boy name, it is ranked #437. Sean is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sean?

Sean is pronounced sh-AWN.

How popular is the name Sean?

Sean is currently ranked #14891 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Sean a common or rare name?

Sean is an uncommon name, ranked #14891 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sean

Sean is a girl name .

Is Sean a boy or girl name? Sean is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,891 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #437. Sean is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sean is currently ranked #14,891 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sean include Seanna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.