How Many People Are Named Sei?

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

Sei
Very Rare
Japanese

Sei means 'to come' in Japanese, making it a name with movement and purpose. Only 7 people named Sei live in the US today, which is just 1 in 47,704,820 Americans. The majority of these people are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~280
Living in US
1 in 1,183,747
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To come
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dynamic Purposeful Energetic
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,061
Worldwide Bearers
#17,596
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
45,569
🇨🇳 China
1,065
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,045
🇮🇳 India
877
🇮🇩 Indonesia
675
🇸🇬 Singapore
578
🇺🇸 United States
547
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
463
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
364

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
7
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 7 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
5
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
87
International
99

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

📜 Sei Through the Generations

Sei, a name that's been around since 2007, saw its peak popularity with 7 births that year. Today, there are still only 7 people named Sei in the United States, all under the age of 30. This makes Sei a genuinely modern name, with no one named Sei over 60 years old.

✨ Similar Names to Sei

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sei's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Sei

How Many People Have the Name Sei?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Sei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,183,747 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sei a Common or Rare Name?

Sei is classified as Very 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 Sei Mean?

Sei means "to come" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sei in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sei Most Popular?

The name Sei reached peak popularity in 2007, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Sei?

Approximately 280 people named Sei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 280. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,183,747 Americans.

Is Sei a rare name?

Sei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,183,747 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sei mean?

Sei means "to come" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Sei more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sei are male and 0% are female.

When was Sei most popular?

Sei peaked in 2007 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US280
All-Time Births280
1 in X1 in 1,183,747
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2007
World Rank#17,596
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.