Seanan Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAWN-uhn / ˈʃɔːnən

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'God is gracious'; Gaelic: 'little Seán'

Historical & Cultural Background

Seanan is a name of Irish origin, derived from the name Seán, which is the Irish form of John. It reflects a common practice in Irish culture of using diminutive forms of names. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among those with Irish heritage. It is often associated with a sense of grace and favor.

Trend Summary

Seanan has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States, particularly among names with Irish roots.

Similar Names

KieranEamonCianDeclanRonanNolanDarraghAidanFinnLiam

Variants

  • Shaynan
  • Seanan

International Variants

  • Seán (Irish)
  • Shawn (English)
  • Jean (French)

Famous people named Seanan

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Fictional characters named Seanan

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Sibling Suggestions

SeanShaneShaySéanShannonSinead

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Seanan was first seen in the United States in 1999. Seanan has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Seanan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Seanan

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19996
200312