How Many People Are Named Shean?

Complete statistics for the name Shean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shean
Very Rare
American coinage

Shean, a very rare male name, is held by just 388 people in the US today, making up 1 in 851,083 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 25 births, and it's now considered stable, sitting nicely between classic and modern.

~871
Living in US
1 in 380,539
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
2
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

388
Worldwide Bearers
#182,311
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
11
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇨🇳 China
6
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇨🇭 Switzerland
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇰🇪 Kenya
3
🇧🇪 Belgium
3
🇰🇷 South Korea
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
382 (98%)
♀ Female
6 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
54
Would be under 30 (13%)
360
Would be 30–60 (86%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 420 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shean Through the Generations

Shean has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1970 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, there are 388 people named Shean living in the US, with most being around 44 years old. The age distribution shows a slight skew towards those aged 30 to 60, with 13% under 30 and only 1% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Shean

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shean's American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shean

How Many People Have the Name Shean?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 871 people in the United States currently share the name Shean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 380,539 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shean a Common or Rare Name?

Shean is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shean Mean?

Shean means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shean in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Shean Most Popular?

The name Shean reached peak popularity in 1970, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shean?

Approximately 871 people named Shean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 871. That works out to roughly 1 in 380,539 Americans.

Is Shean a rare name?

Shean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 380,539 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shean mean?

Shean means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.

Is Shean more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Shean are male and 2% are female.

When was Shean most popular?

Shean peaked in 1970 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US871
All-Time Births871
1 in X1 in 380,539
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1970
World Rank#182,311
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.