Sinead Willison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sinead Willison — God is gracious
280K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sinead Willison is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Sinead is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish Gaelic form of Janet/Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious). Sinéad O'Connor brought this name global recognition. The surname Willison: Brian Willison (born 1977), American academic; former Executive Director of the Parsons Institute for Information Mapping David Willison (1919–2009), British soldier David Willison (pianist) (born 1936), English pianist George F. Sinead is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 280K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Sinead reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sinead

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Irish Gaelic form of Janet/Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious). Sinéad O'Connor brought this name global recognition.

Surname: Willison

English

Brian Willison (born 1977), American academic; former Executive Director of the Parsons Institute for Information Mapping David Willison (1919–2009), British soldier David Willison (pianist) (born 1936), English pianist George F.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sinead is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 54%
United Kingdom 35%
United States 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sinead by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sinead Willison:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sinead?
The first name Sinead originates from Hebrew. Irish Gaelic form of Janet/Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious). Sinéad O'Connor brought this name global recognition.
When was Sinead most popular?
The name Sinead reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Willison?
The surname Willison originates from English. Brian Willison (born 1977), American academic; former Executive Director of the Parsons Institute for Information Mapping David Willison (1919–2009), British soldier David Willison (pianist) (born 1936), English pianist George F.
What are the origins of the name Sinead Willison?
The name Sinead Willison combines two different traditions: the first name Sinead has Hebrew roots, while the surname Willison originates from English.
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