Boys name · Illinois
Sean in Illinois
Sean was the 600th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 16 babies named Sean that year. Since 1943, Illinois families have named 20,678 babies Sean.
Popularity over time
Sean in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 563rd |
| 1957 | 36 | 266th |
| 1969 | 454 | 40th |
| 1980 | 398 | 45th |
| 1991 | 533 | 37th |
| 2002 | 333 | 55th |
| 2014 | 88 | 179th |
| 2025 | 16 | 600th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 563rd in 1943 to 600th in 2025.
The most babies named Sean in Illinois in a single year was 587, in 1971. Its best showing was 30th among boys names in 1973.
Across the country, Sean reached its best rank of 16th in Hawaii (1972). See Sean in every state →
How popular is Sean in Illinois?
Sean was the 600th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 16 babies named Sean that year. Since 1943, Illinois families have named 20,678 babies Sean.
How many babies are named Sean in Illinois?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Sean in Illinois. The most babies named Sean in Illinois in a single year was 587, in 1971.
What is the rank of Sean in Illinois?
Sean ranked 600th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 30th among boys names in 1973.
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.