Seymour
3 countries#7194 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Seymour was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,122 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #7194 · peaked in 1924 with 791 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 1998–2004 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1998–2004 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 1994–1994 · peaked in 1994 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Seymour’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #7422 | — |
| 1993 | #6816 | ↑606 |
| 1996 | #9015 | ↓2199 |
| 1999 | #8704 | ↑311 |
| 2001 | #8339 | ↑365 |
| 2004 | #8143 | ↑196 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓3912 |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↑1134 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓1310 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↑1423 |
| 2013 | #10728 | ↑80 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓1380 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑4503 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓4641 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↑2692 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓2592 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↑1283 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↑1942 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↓973 |
| 2025 | #7194 | ↑2700 |
Frequently asked questions about Seymour
Is Seymour a popular name?
Yes — Seymour currently ranks #7194 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Seymour more common for boys or girls?
Seymour is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Seymour most popular?
Seymour peaked in 1924 in United States, with 791 recorded births that year.
Is Seymour rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Seymour’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #482 in 1880 to #7194 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Seymour?
At least 13,131 babies have been recorded with the name Seymour across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Seymour popular in more than one country?
Yes — Seymour appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Seymour?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Seymour include Sena, Shade.
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