Sinead
Sinead first appears in US records in 1975. It peaked in 1990, when 160 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 11.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sinead popular?
Declining Sinead is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
| 2020s | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 118 | |
| 2000s | 295 | |
| 1990s | 627 | |
| 1980s | 182 | |
| 1970s | 58 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sinead mean?
Sinéad is an Irish form of Jane/Jeanette, ultimately “God is gracious.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sinead mean?
Sinead means God is gracious. Sinéad is an Irish form of Jane/Jeanette, ultimately “God is gracious.”
What is the origin of the name Sinead?
Sinead is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Sinead?
Sinead is pronounced “shin-AYD.”
Is Sinead a boy or a girl name?
Sinead is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sinead a popular name right now?
Sinead is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
How popular is the name Sinead?
In 2025, Sinead ranked #9378 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sinead most popular?
Sinead was most popular in 1990, when about 160 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sinead?
Names similar to Sinead include Aoife, Fiadh, Niamh, Orla, Morrigan.
What names go well with Sinead?
Irish names that pair well with Sinead include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.