NAME PROFILE
Seamus
Seamus is an Irish name meaning 'supplanter,' derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. It carries a sense of depth and creativity, often associated with individuals who are insightful and imaginative. Those named Seamus are often seen as charming and eloquent, making connections with people around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,809 |
| Gender | Male (68% / 32%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1964 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 22%MA — 22%PA — 18%IL — 15%
Notable People
Seamus Heaney (Poet, Nobel Prize in Literature) · Seamus Coleman (Footballer, Everton FC) · Seamus McGarvey (Cinematographer, *Atonement*) · Seamus Power (Professional Golfer) · Seamus Dever (Actor, *Castle*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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