Seymour
Seymour is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Saint Maur, or marshy land near the sea.
Origin and history
Seymour originated as an English surname derived from a Norman French place name referring to Saint-Maur, or alternatively from an Old English phrase meaning marshy land by the sea. It became a given name in the English-speaking world, carried by noble families in England. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the early 20th century and is now a rare classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
13,112 babies in the United States have been named Seymour since 1880. It ranks #1043 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- NY (72.3 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- NJ (7.1 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- MI (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 104 |
| 1890-1900 | 107 |
| 1900-1910 | 112 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,794 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,533 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,177 |
| 1940-1950 | 605 |
| 1950-1960 | 264 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Seymour
- Seymour Hersh: Journalist, Author
- Seymour Papert: Computer Scientist, Mathematician
- Seymour Cray: Engineer, Inventor
Nicknames
Sy
Fun facts
- The Seymour family was a prominent noble dynasty in Tudor England, including Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII.
- Seymour Glass is a famous recurring character in the stories and novellas of author J.D. Salinger.