How Many People Are Named Seeley?

Complete statistics for the name Seeley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Seeley
Rare
English

Seeley is a very rare name for boys, with only 638 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 517,200 Americans. The majority of Seeley's are under 30, giving it a modern feel.

~10,672
Living in US
1 in 31,058
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by ambition and a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

793
Worldwide Bearers
#738,219
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
638
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1
🇭🇳 Honduras
1
🇮🇱 Israel
1
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
1
🇪🇸 Spain
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
481 (75%)
♀ Female
157 (25%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
638
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
11
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 654 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
51

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Seeley Through the Generations

Seeley has seen a rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 55 births. Today, the name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 638 under 30 years old, 5 between 30 and 60, and 11 over 60. This trend suggests Seeley is a name for the new generation, with its usage concentrated among those born in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Iowa 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Seeley's English roots

📄 About the Name Seeley

How Many People Have the Name Seeley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,672 people in the United States currently share the name Seeley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,058 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Seeley a Common or Rare Name?

Seeley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Seeley Mean?

Seeley means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Seeley in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female.

When Was Seeley Most Popular?

The name Seeley reached peak popularity in 2016, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Seeley?

Approximately 10,672 people named Seeley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,672. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,058 Americans.

Is Seeley a rare name?

Seeley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,058 Americans has this name.

What does the name Seeley mean?

Seeley means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Seeley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Seeley are male and 25% are female.

When was Seeley most popular?

Seeley peaked in 2016 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10,672
All-Time Births10,672
1 in X1 in 31,058
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
World Rank#738,219
Male %75%
Female %25%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.