Seymour Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSEE-mor / /ˈsiːmɔːr/Old French; English
Meaning
Old French: 'from Saint-Maur'; English: 'one who is from the marshy land'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Seymour has its roots in Old French, derived from the place name Saint-Maur. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. The name is associated with the Seymour family, notable in English history, particularly during the Tudor period. It has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
Seymour has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Seimour
- Simor
International Variants
- Seymour (English)
Famous people named Seymour
Seymour Cray was an American supercomputer designer known for founding Cray Research.
Seymour Hersh is an American investigative journalist and author recognized for his reporting on the Vietnam War.
Seymour Philip Hoffman was an acclaimed American actor and director, known for his roles in films such as 'Capote'.
Seymour Krelborn is a character in the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors', known for his role as a florist.
Fictional characters named Seymour
Seymour Krelborn is a character in the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors', known for his relationship with a carnivorous plant.
Seymour is a character in the animated series 'Hey Arnold!', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Seymour was first seen in the United States in 1880. Seymour has ranked as high as #395 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Seymour has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Seymour (1965)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 14 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 25 |
| 1911 | 49 |
| 1912 | 118 |
| 1913 | 157 |
| 1914 | 245 |
| 1915 | 303 |
| 1916 | 376 |
| 1917 | 434 |
| 1918 | 511 |
| 1919 | 576 |
| 1920 | 660 |
| 1921 | 700 |
| 1922 | 735 |
| 1923 | 723 |
| 1924 | 786 |
| 1925 | 668 |
| 1926 | 660 |
| 1927 | 569 |
| 1928 | 568 |
| 1929 | 464 |
| 1930 | 447 |
| 1931 | 340 |
| 1932 | 267 |
| 1933 | 245 |
| 1934 | 186 |
| 1935 | 159 |
| 1936 | 162 |
| 1937 | 145 |
| 1938 | 114 |
| 1939 | 112 |
| 1940 | 84 |
| 1941 | 81 |
| 1942 | 81 |
| 1943 | 66 |
| 1944 | 50 |
| 1945 | 58 |
| 1946 | 45 |
| 1947 | 63 |
| 1948 | 44 |
| 1949 | 33 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |