Seanpatrick
Ancient Irish name composed of two elements: Seán meaning "wise" or "ancient" and Patrick meaning "nobly born".
Name Census estimates that about 240 living Americans carry the first name Seanpatrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seanpatrick today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seanpatrick births was 2006 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seanpatrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
240
~ 1 in 1,428,143 Americans
Peak year
2006
18 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2014 SSA rank
#9,476
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Seanpatrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Seanpatrick from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 97 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Seanpatrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Seanpatrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Seanpatricks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Seanpatrick
The name Seanpatrick is a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the combination of the Irish Gaelic words "sean" meaning "old" or "ancient" and "Pádraig," the Irish form of the name Patrick, which means "nobleman" or "patrician." The name can be traced back to the 5th century CE and is closely associated with the legendary figure of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
The name Seanpatrick is often seen as a tribute to the enduring legacy of Saint Patrick, who is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland and playing a pivotal role in the island's religious and cultural history. The name's connection to Saint Patrick adds a sense of reverence and historical significance to its meaning.
While the name Seanpatrick is not widely documented in ancient texts or historical records, it is believed to have been used sparingly throughout the centuries, particularly in Irish communities and among families with strong ties to the Catholic faith and Irish heritage.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Seanpatrick was Seanpatrick O'Connell (1745-1830), an Irish-born Catholic priest and educator who served as the first president of St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. He played a significant role in promoting Catholic education in the young nation.
Another notable figure was Seanpatrick O'Reilly (1820-1890), an Irish-born Catholic priest and missionary who worked extensively in Australia and New Zealand. He was instrumental in establishing several parishes and schools in those regions and is remembered for his dedication to serving the local communities.
In the 20th century, Seanpatrick Quinn (1912-1998) was an Irish-American journalist and author who wrote extensively about Irish culture and history. His works helped preserve and promote Irish heritage, particularly in the United States.
Seanpatrick Mulcahy (1928-2005) was an Irish politician and member of the Fianna Fáil party. He served as a member of the Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament) for several terms and held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Education and Minister for Agriculture.
More recently, Seanpatrick Naughton (born 1965) is an Irish businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded the successful technology company Datalex and has been active in supporting educational initiatives and charitable causes in Ireland.
While not a common name, Seanpatrick continues to be used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities around the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the legendary figure of Saint Patrick.
People
Seanpatrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seanpatrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Seanpatrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seanpatrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 240 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seanpatrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,428,143 US residents.
Is Seanpatrick a common name?
We classify Seanpatrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 245 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seanpatrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Seanpatrick was 2006, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seanpatrick is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Seanpatrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seanpatrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seanpatrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Seanpatrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seanpatrick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Seanpatrick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Seanpatrick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Seanpatrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.