How Many People Are Named Seneca?

3,473

people in the United States are named Seneca

1 in 96,458 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5282

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0010%

Of US population

Peak Year

1977

219 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Ancient Roman
Pronunciation: SEN-ə-kə (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Roman cognomen which meant "old" from Latin senectus. This was the name of both a Roman orator (born in Spain) and also of his son, a philosopher and statesman. This name also coincides with that of the Seneca, a Native American tribe that lived near the Great Lakes, whose name meant "place of stones".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.5 years old

Young (<30) 1,763
50.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,641
47.3%
Senior (>60) 69
2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1956 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Illinois 129
California 117
Texas 70
New York 44
Michigan 43
Georgia 37
North Carolina 35
Ohio 30
Pennsylvania 27
Alabama 22

💡 Fun Facts About "Seneca"

  • 46 babies were named Seneca in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1977
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1956
  • Most popular in Illinois

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