Rising since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Sinead since 1975
Babies named Sinead per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 627 |
| 2000s | 295 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Sinead is the Irish form of Janet or Jean, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975. Its peak popularity came in 1990 (the same year as its highest-ranking year), when it was among the more visible Irish names in America. Since then, its usage declined through the 2000s, but it has been rising again since 2021. With only 1 in 146115 newborns receiving the name in 2025, it remains rare and distinctive. Sinead is a well-known cultural name, particularly associated with Irish heritage.
Sinead is the Irish form of Jeannette, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the Irish equivalent of Janet or Jean. The name has been borne in Ireland since the early Christian period.
“Sinead” around the world
Where Sinead lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sin, Ned, Neddy
Sibling names for Sinead
Names that share Sinead's style, for a brother or sister.
