Sinead
Girl name · 788 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sinead: 788 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 93 births in 1990.
Sinead is the Irish Gaelic form of Janet, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” It rose to prominence beyond Ireland through the powerful, distinctive voice of singer Sinéad O’Connor, whose 1990 rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” became a global anthem. The actress Sinéad Cusack, known for her stage and screen work, has also carried the name with distinction. While few places bear the name directly, its root word appears in countless other names—John, Jane, Sean—making it part of a vast family. A notable variant is the Scottish Janet itself, but Sinead remains distinctly Irish, sometimes anglicised as Shinade for ease of pronunciation.
Girl 42 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199093 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #3699 babies
- Total births
- 788since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 48%vs prior 5y