Seneca Unisex

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSEN-uh-kuh / /ˈsɛnɪkə/

Latin

Meaning

wise

Historical & Cultural Background

Seneca is derived from the Latin word 'senex', meaning 'old' or 'wise'. The name is most notably associated with Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist. His works have had a lasting impact on philosophy and literature. The name has been used in various contexts throughout history, often symbolizing wisdom and intellect.

Trend Summary

The name Seneca has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Senek
  • Seneca

International Variants

  • Seneca (Spanish)

Famous people named Seneca

Seneca Crane was the Head Gamemaker in the 'Hunger Games' series, responsible for designing the deadly arena.

Fictional characters named Seneca

Seneca Crane appears in 'The Hunger Games' series as the Head Gamemaker.

Seneca is a character in the video game 'Fallout: New Vegas', serving as a member of the Caesar's Legion.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Seneca was first seen in the United States in 1975. Seneca has ranked as high as #921 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, New York, Georgia, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Seneca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Seneca (2017)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19757
1976107
1977179
1978117
1979110
1980147
198182
198258
198358
198439
198529
198627
198715
198812
198914
199015
199110
19928
199311
199412
19959
199617
199730
199816
199914
200030
200127
200231
200326
200429
200529
200634
200741
200826
200927
201027
201117
201211
201320
201420
201518
201630
201722
201824
201923
202017
202112
202220
202316
202421