Total births
588
Boys' name · since 1976
Seanmichael
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 588 babies named Seanmichael, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 588
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Seanmichael is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 588 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Seanmichael recorded 588 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2017.
- 588 total births
- 1976–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
588 boys have been named Seanmichael since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 588
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Seanmichael was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
29 babies were named Seanmichael in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Seanmichael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Seanmichael's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Seanmichael at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Seanmichael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2017
- Peak year (1990)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Seanmichael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Seanmichael's strongest decade.
212 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Seanmichael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
155 births
- 1990s
1990s
212 births
- 2000s
2000s
162 births
- 2010s 39
2010s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 212 births (36% of all-time use).
How Seanmichael compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Seanmichael's total volume
Seanmichael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Seanmichael by state
Where Seanmichael concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 61 | 10.4% |
California share of Seanmichael's total US births 10.4%
61 of 588 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Seanmichael? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 588 babies named Seanmichael. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 29 births.
When was Seanmichael most popular? ▼
Seanmichael was most popular in the 1990s decade with 212 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Seanmichael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Seanmichael are California (61 births).
How long has the name Seanmichael been used? ▼
Seanmichael has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 42 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Seanmichael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sean, Seamus, Seaborn, Seann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Seanmichael's data
- Seanmichael's decade-level peak was the 1990s (212 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Seanmichaels (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Seanmichael
Nearby Names Like Seanmichael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Seanmichael
Sean Boy
#435 423,637 births
Seamus Boy
#1451 7,809 births
Seaborn Boy
526 births
Seann Boy
517 births
Seanpaul Boy
260 births
Compare Seanmichael side by side: Seanmichael vs Sean Seanmichael vs Seamus Seanmichael vs Seaborn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Seanmichael: Baby Name Since 1976 - 588 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/seanmichael. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Seanmichael draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.