Seven
Every Seven since 1968 — 4,633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Seven
Seven is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,122 in 2025 with 191 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 4,633 American babies have been named Seven — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 421 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Seven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Seven 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 | 60 | #2,857 | 191 | #1,122 |
| 2024 | 74 | #2,457 | 265 | #894 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,512 | 310 | #799 |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,247 | 337 | #755 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,482 | 272 | #862 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,547 | 241 | #926 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,848 | 209 | #1,003 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,959 | 124 | #1,415 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,295 | 113 | #1,496 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,767 | 94 | #1,685 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,136 | 67 | #2,105 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,912 | 95 | #1,639 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,564 | 80 | #1,807 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,309 | 80 | #1,846 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,554 | 76 | #1,858 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,949 | 68 | #2,030 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,207 | 86 | #1,771 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,437 | 113 | #1,463 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,199 | 99 | #1,591 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,096 | 61 | #2,145 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,773 | 56 | #2,178 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,689 | 64 | #1,929 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,512 | 47 | #2,302 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,716 | 48 | #2,217 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,914 | 40 | #2,474 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,951 | 43 | #2,288 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,444 |
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Famous people named Seven
- Seven Singer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Seven in 2025?
Seven ranked #1,122 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 191 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Seven?
4,633 babies have been named Seven in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Seven most popular?
Seven peaked in 2022, when 421 newborns received the name.
Is Seven a boy or girl name?
Seven is used for both: about 26% of babies named Seven have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Seven rising or falling?
Seven is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Seven?
Well-known people named Seven include Seven (singer).