Holding steady.
Popularity of Seaton since 1917
Babies named Seaton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Seaton is a rare English surname-name meaning 'settlement by the sea', first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1917. Its peak usage came the following year, in 1918, though even then it never approached the top 1000. The name has remained consistently rare over the decades, with a stable trajectory and no significant revival. It has not been recorded in any state's top lists, reflecting its niche appeal. For families drawn to place names with a coastal feel, Seaton offers a quiet alternative to more common choices like Sutton or Peyton.
Seaton is an English habitational surname transferred to given name use, derived from any of several places in England called Seaton, meaning 'settlement by the sea' from Old English 'sæ' (sea) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). As a given name, it saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s and 1920s, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: See
Sibling names for Seaton
Names that share Seaton's style, for a brother or sister.
