The nameSenan
Senan is an Irish boy's name borne by an early saint of the west of Ireland.
- Boy's name
- Irish
- Feast day
Meaning
Senan comes from the Irish sean, "old, wise", with a diminutive ending.
Origin
Irish.
History
Saint Senan founded a monastery on Scattery Island, in the Shannon estuary, in the 6th century. The name is mostly given in Ireland.
Famous people named Senan
- Saint Senan of Scattery Island
Popularity of the name Senan
Senan in the United Kingdom
Senan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 337 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Senan. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Senan in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 45 births a year.
Senan in Ireland
Senan was most popular in Ireland in the 2010s, with 1,315 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Senan. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Senan in Ireland were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 130 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Senan mean?
Senan comes from the Irish sean, "old, wise", with a diminutive ending.
What is the origin of the name Senan?
Irish.
Is Senan a girl's or a boy's name?
Senan is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Senan?
Saint Senan of Scattery Island.