Seneca

Unisex

Seneca has been given to 3,523 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,523

Peak year

1977 (219 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

▼ -4%

Gender split

50% girls / 50% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Seneca.

3,522 babies since 1880

3,521 babies since 1892

3,528 babies since 1951

3,508 babies since 1946

3,503 babies since 1898

3,501 babies since 1968

3,546 babies since 1909

3,567 babies since 1934

How popular is the name Seneca?

Seneca has been given to 3,523 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Seneca peak?

Seneca peaked in 1977, when 219 babies were given the name.

Is Seneca a girl or boy name?

Seneca is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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