Unisex nameCurrently #4,838 in the USSteady
Seneca
//ˈsɛnəkə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19776 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Seneca's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Seneca's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Seneca |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 131 |
| 1977 | 219 |
| 1978 | 154 |
| 1979 | 147 |
| 1980 | 198 |
| 1981 | 124 |
| 1982 | 101 |
| 1983 | 81 |
| 1984 | 71 |
| 1985 | 55 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 68 |
| 2006 | 86 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 46 |
Seneca through the decades
- Seneca peaked in 1977, when 219 babies were named Seneca in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Seneca has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Seneca currently ranks #4,838 in the US and is holding steady.