Seeley
Every Seeley since 1914 — 676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Seeley
Seeley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,392 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 676 American babies have been named Seeley — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Seeley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Seeley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,769 | 14 | #6,392 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,138 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,245 | 23 | #4,591 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,100 | 29 | #3,858 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,900 | 29 | #3,804 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,332 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,034 | 23 | #4,452 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,588 | 39 | #3,045 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,224 | 38 | #3,113 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,927 | 40 | #2,980 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,936 | 37 | #3,141 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,320 | 28 | #3,761 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,963 | 38 | #2,988 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,325 | 36 | #3,162 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,631 | 32 | #3,419 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,101 | 34 | #3,292 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,483 | 10 | #8,202 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Seeley in 2025?
Seeley ranked #6,392 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Seeley?
676 babies have been named Seeley in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Seeley most popular?
Seeley peaked in 2016, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Seeley a boy or girl name?
Seeley is used for both: about 25% of babies named Seeley have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Seeley rising or falling?
Seeley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.