Seager
An English name of Norse origin meaning "dweller near the sea."
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the first name Seager. It is a predominantly male name (96.0% of registrations). The average person named Seager today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seager births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seager. 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.
People living today
124
~ 1 in 2,764,148 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,155
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Seager
Seager leans heavily male at 96.0% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Seager as a male name
- Ranked #4,155 in 2024
- 26 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (26 births)
Seager as a female name
- Ranked #17,355 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Popularity
Seager: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Seager from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 75 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Seager 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 Seager during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Seagers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Seager
The name Seager is believed to have originated from the Old English word "sægar," which means "sea warrior" or "sea fighter." This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were skilled in maritime warfare or sea voyages during the Anglo-Saxon period in England.
The earliest recorded use of the name Seager dates back to the 13th century in England, where it was likely used as a surname or occupational name for those involved in seafaring activities. Over time, it evolved into a given name as well.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Seager was Sir John Seager, an English soldier and Member of Parliament who lived in the 16th century. He served under King Henry VIII and was involved in various military campaigns during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Seager was Nicholas Seager, an English explorer and navigator who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his documentation of the geography and wildlife in these areas.
In the 19th century, Edward Seager was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of British Honduras (now Belize) from 1870 to 1875. He played a significant role in the development and administration of the colony during his tenure.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Seager was the American baseball player Kyle Seager, born in 1987. He played for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2021 and was a three-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner.
Another notable Seager was the American astronomer Thomas Seager, born in 1933. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly in the study of asteroids and comets, and was involved in the discovery of several celestial objects.
While the name Seager may not have a widespread historical significance, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, explorers, administrators, athletes, and scientists, each leaving their mark in their respective fields.
People
Seager + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seager 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
Seager: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seager?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 124 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seager 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 2,764,148 US residents.
Is Seager a common name?
We classify Seager as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 125 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seager most popular?
The single biggest year for Seager was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seager is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Seager a male name?
Yes, 96.0% of people registered as Seager 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.
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.