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Boys Named Sean
This chart illustrates how many Boys were named Sean in the U.S. since 1880.
Records indicate that at least 386,696 boys have been named Sean since 1880 in the United States.
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User Comments about the name Sean
Comment left Jul 03, 2008: "I prefer this spelling. I recently elected to have my name legally changed to this from a variant spelling. I'm surprised so many of you have experienced incidents of people spelling the name incorrectly; when I was using the other spelling, people always assumed I spelled it "S-e-a-n". As I am about to launch a career that will require many professional connections, I chose to go with the "default" spelling to minimize any future confusion." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 30, 2008: "My brother's name is "Sean". I think it is a great Irish name, but I think it would be even cooler if was not so popular." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 28, 2008: "My name is also Sean. I have an Irish background and whenever people who've known me for a while find out, their shocked and I look at them like the light just clicked; since my first and second name together is Sean Patrick, then they piece it all together with my last name (also Irish) and feel real dumb. Another neat thing is that I have one grandfather named John and the other named Juan, as well their first sons share their names John and Juan too, all different varieties of the same name. This past month at work i had two incidents: one lad called me "Seen" and couldn't understand my name until i explained how to say it. Another did the same and insisted that it was in fact not "Sean" and my name was misspelled, nor was it and Irish... yeah she was from Kentucky so I figured she was a lost hope anyway. The worst anyone has spelled my name was "Shauwn"... i mean come on, 4 letters everyone S-E-A-N" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Mar 12, 2008: "My name is Sean and i'm Brazilian. I've never met a person called Sean, even when i went to states and spent 6 months there going to high school as a foreign student. I've always been the only Sean at school and at work. Sometimes it really bothers me having to teach people how to pronounce my name.. This week a guy came to the company where I work to delivery some documents and no one could find out who the document was to cuz he was looking for "Seen". LOL... Despite all this, i love my name and really appreciate mom and dad's choice! Thanks Sean Connery and Sean Lennon for the help." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Feb 11, 2008: "this name is one of the top names i can tell you that, and people do prononce it like seen some times if its spelled sean.I dont met to many others withthe same name much. it is one great name!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 11, 2008: "We waitd until the last hr @ lbour room 2 dcide on the name Sean,this merely bcos the name sounded cute n ok.it was a bonus 2 find out tht it means gift frm God. Frm Motb n Kb" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 02, 2008: "I like this spelling of Sean more than the others... it's more, I don't know, sophisticated." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Nov 27, 2007: "My name is Sean. I love my name. I often meet fellow Irish and Irish Americans with the name which doesnt bother me. but when i meet people with the name Shaun or Shawn i feel bad for them and their parents. People sued to mispronounce my name but i just shrugged and knew that it was their problem not knowing how to say a name." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Oct 02, 2007: "born in 1975, i've encountered all sorts of people who had trouble pronouncing it. from habit, i go ahead and spell it.
i'm quite pleased with my name." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 02, 2007: "Born in 1969, I was given the name Sean for two reasons: (1) my family had many Johns and Sean was similar enough to evoke tradition without being boring and (2) my father was a big James Bond (Sean Connery) fan. But growing up, I didn't encounter many (any) other Seans, and most people had trouble pronouncing/spelling the name. They might try to spell it saying, "Okay, it's S, H, then what?"" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 01, 2007: "This is my name, I like it because it isn't too common, much less than John." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 10, 2007: "My name constantly gets mispronounced as Say-an... Seen once in awhile, but usually Say-an... It seems mostly to be people of foreign descent that say Say-an, probably just because of the somewhat odd pronounciation. But you get used to correcting people lol, after all at least they try. When I have to tell someone official my name I instinctually say "Sean, S-E-A-N" all the time :P" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Mar 04, 2007: "Many people will call me Shane or John or Steven for some reason and often spell it the wrong way. I go with both Sean and Shawn but not Shaun. I would think the Gaelic version is pronounced with a touch of 'shay', as opposed to a harder 'awn' sound. Whaddya think? I'm officially Shawn, but the git who made up my birth certificate spelled it Shawn when it should have been Sean and my parents didn't bother to change it back. A double burn. I'm reclaiming the original version not only to right the mistake, but also as a tribute to my Irish/Celtic ancestry, to my Gaelic dna, for the Gael." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Feb 03, 2007: "It's pronounced "shawn" and rhymes with "dawn" as in Sean Penn and Sean Connery. Gaelic spelling = Seaghan, Irish generally Sea(')n. In the US, I have seen "Shaun" and "Shawn" as well." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 16, 2007: "I want to know what is the correct pronunciation of Sean, or the differnt ways to spell it. I'm from Argentina and my mum and I have this doubt..she always pronounces "Seen" refering to Sean Connery or Sean Penn...their pronunciation is the same?
I would be plased if someone can answer my question. My e-mail adress is: renata_pagnucco@yahoo.com.ar
Thanks! Renata." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Nov 29, 2006: "is it spelled Sean Michaels? Sean Livingston?
Why was "Sean" ever created? youre gonna get confused..." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Nov 01, 2006: "Sean is just the perfect name for me. It's fits anyone who will be a perfect person some day. Like me!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 25, 2006: "Great name! When someone mis-pronounces it, you can condescendingly say "Uh, that's pronounced SHON, like Sean Connery!". Over the years, I've perfected the proper amount of ridicule in my voice. It's great fun!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 19, 2006: "I am Sean and i live in South Africa. The name here is very rare and it feels good. a gift from God." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Aug 26, 2006: "I'm Scottish; everyone here know's at least 2 SEAN'S. Very common name (still love it) and it's never mis-pronounced." (Report as inappropriate)
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