Seamus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Seamus means 'supplanter' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Seamus
Seamus is an Irish name derived from the name Séamus, which is a variant of the name James. It is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter'. In Irish folklore, Seamus is associated with a legendary hero who fought against invaders. The name has gained popularity in Ireland and among those with Irish heritage.
Popularity of the Name Seamus
The popularity for the name Seamus peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 298 births, which ranked number 1,670 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Seamus had the most male births in 2008 with 298, which ranked number 753 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Seamus has declined sharply over the last ten years from 258 births to 142 births, a decline of -44.96%. Among males, Seamus has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 258 births to 142 births, a decline of -44.96%.
Nationwide Popularity of Seamus
- 20 Year Trend of Seamus: -33.95%
- 10 Year Trend of Seamus: -44.96%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Seamus: -44.96%
Popularity of Seamus by State
For males, Seamus was most popular in Northeastern states with 51 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 14 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Seamus. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 9 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 6 | 731 | < 5 | N/A |
| NH | 5 | 235 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 7 | 819 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 14 | 869 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 11 | 728 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Seamus
- Total Births of Seamus: 134 (-5.80%)
- Male Births of Seamus: 134 (-5.80%)
Given the downward trend of Seamus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.80% decrease in total births, for a total of 134 births in 2024. Male births for Seamus have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 134 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.80%.