Holding steady.
Popularity of Seymore since 1912
Babies named Seymore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 71 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Seymore is an English name that originated as a surname, carrying the meaning 'marshy land by the sea' through its geographic etymology. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, and achieved its highest recorded usage in 1920, when it was at its peak. Since then, its popularity has remained stable but very low, and it has not appeared in recent rankings. The name has ties to the influential Seymour family of Tudor England, but as a given name it has remained rare, with no states showing notable concentration. Seymore today is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned, surname-style name with a touch of historical flair.
Seymore is a variant of the English surname Seymour, which derives from the Anglo-Norman French phrase 'Saint-Maur'. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later became associated with the Seymour family, prominent in Tudor England. As a given name, Seymore saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, peaking in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Seymour
Sibling names for Seymore
Names that share Seymore's style, for a brother or sister.
