A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Seymour since 1880
Babies named Seymour per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 104 |
| 1890s | 107 |
| 1900s | 112 |
| 1910s | 2,794 |
| 1920s | 6,533 |
| 1930s | 2,177 |
| 1940s | 605 |
| 1950s | 264 |
| 1960s | 143 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Seymour is an English name with Norman roots, originally a surname from the place Saint-Maur in France. Historically borne by Jane Seymour, the queen consort of Henry VIII, the name has been in use as a given name since the 19th century. Its peak year was 1924, when it ranked highest in popularity. After a long decline, the name has been rising in usage since 2009, showing renewed interest. In 2025, it ranked #7194, with approximately 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name. While not widely used today, Seymour carries a distinguished, old-fashioned charm.
Seymour is an English surname that originated as a place name from Saint-Maur in Normandy. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest. The most famous historical bearer was Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII. As a given name, it has been in occasional use since the 19th century, peaking in the 1920s.
Where Seymour is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
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Sibling names for Seymour
Names that share Seymour's style, for a brother or sister.
