Holding steady.
Popularity of Season since 1973
Babies named Season per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 510 |
| 1980s | 405 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Season is a rare modern word name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, a time when nature-inspired names like Summer and Autumn were gaining popularity. It reached its peak year in 1979, with the highest recorded number of births, but has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1970s, meaning its usage has remained fairly constant at very low levels. Unlike more common seasons names, Season does not appear strongly concentrated in any particular state; the top states data shows no leading states, indicating a scattered pattern. Its similarity to other word names and its unisex potential give it a distinctive but little-used status.
Season is a modern English word name taken directly from the term for the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter). It appears to have been coined as a given name in the late 20th century, possibly inspired by other nature-related word names like Summer, Autumn, and Spring. Its use gained modest attention in the 1970s, particularly after the peak in 1979, but remains uncommon.
Sibling names for Season
Names that share Season's style, for a brother or sister.
