Seabron
A masculine name perhaps derived from "sea" and "brown", suggesting shades of aquatic essence.
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Seabron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seabron today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seabron births was 1920 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seabron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Seabron is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Seabrons were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Seabron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1920
8 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1956 SSA rank
#3,875
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Seabron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Seabron from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Seabron remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Seabron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Seabron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Seabrons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Seabron
The name Seabron has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is believed to be derived from two distinct words: "sae" meaning sea, and "brun" meaning brown or dark. Therefore, the literal translation of Seabron would be "dark sea" or "sea of brown."
This unique name was prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon tribes that inhabited the coastal regions of what is now England and parts of northern Europe. It is speculated that the name may have been given to individuals with a deep connection to the sea, either through their profession as sailors or fishermen, or due to their residence near the vast, dark waters.
Interestingly, there are no known references to the name Seabron in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, historical records indicate that the name was in use as early as the 7th century CE. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Seabron of Mercia, a minor nobleman who lived during the reign of King Penda in the 7th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have carried the name Seabron. In the 11th century, Seabron the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the monastery of Bury St. Edmunds. His exquisite works are still admired by scholars and historians today.
During the 13th century, Seabron de Montfort was a prominent knight and military commander who fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War against King Henry III. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the 16th century, Seabron Hawkins was an English navigator and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his famous circumnavigation voyage from 1577 to 1580. Hawkins' detailed accounts of the journey provided valuable insights into the exploration of the Pacific Ocean and the cultures encountered along the way.
Lastly, in the 18th century, Seabron Royce was a respected architect and master builder based in London. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable landmarks, including St. George's Church in Bloomsbury and the Foundling Hospital, which still stands as a testament to his architectural genius.
While the name Seabron may not be as common today, its rich history and unique meaning continue to captivate those interested in the origins and significance of names from the past.
People
Seabron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seabron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Seabron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seabron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seabron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Seabron a common name?
We classify Seabron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seabron most popular?
The single biggest year for Seabron was 1920, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seabron is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Seabron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seabron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seabron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Seabron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seabron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Seabron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Seabron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.