Seymour
Peaked at #182 nationally in 1924, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Seymour has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Seymour — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#5334
in 1928
Last ranked
#5334
in 1928
Years tracked
2
1924–1928
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1924, Seymour reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #5334 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Seymour hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1928, when it stood at #5334.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | #5,334 | 5 |
| 1924 | #5,779 | 5 |
Seymour — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#182
in 1924
Current rank
#10707
in 2024
Years tracked
127
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Seymour reached its peak popularity for boys in 1924, ranking #182 nationally with 786 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13736 (2014) to #10707 (2024) — a 22% improvement.
As of 2024, Seymour ranks #10707 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,707 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,593 | 8 |
| 2022 | #12,078 | 6 |
| 2021 | #13,764 | 5 |
| 2020 | #10,421 | 7 |
| 2017 | #13,921 | 5 |
| 2016 | #8,066 | 10 |
| 2014 | #13,736 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Seymour most popular?
Seymour was most popular in 1924, when it ranked #182 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Seymour becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Seymour?
At least 13,112 babies have been recorded with the name Seymour in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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