Boys name · California
Sean in California
Sean was the 518th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 60 babies named Sean that year. Since 1940, California families have named 57,727 babies Sean.
Popularity over time
Sean in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 | 597th |
| 1955 | 70 | 239th |
| 1966 | 1,203 | 30th |
| 1978 | 958 | 37th |
| 1990 | 1,737 | 36th |
| 2002 | 823 | 74th |
| 2013 | 317 | 164th |
| 2025 | 60 | 518th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 597th in 1940 to 518th in 2025.
The most babies named Sean in California in a single year was 1,737, in 1990. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1968.
Across the country, Sean reached its best rank of 16th in Hawaii (1972). See Sean in every state →
How popular is Sean in California?
Sean was the 518th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 60 babies named Sean that year. Since 1940, California families have named 57,727 babies Sean.
How many babies are named Sean in California?
In 2025, 60 babies were named Sean in California. The most babies named Sean in California in a single year was 1,737, in 1990.
What is the rank of Sean in California?
Sean ranked 518th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1968.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.