Sealtiel
Uncommon masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "I have asked God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sealtiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sealtiel today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sealtiel births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sealtiel. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sealtiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,984
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Sealtiel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sealtiel 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 Sealtiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sealtiel
The given name Sealtiel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "sha'al" meaning "to ask" and "El" referring to God. The name can be interpreted as "I have asked of God" or "God has asked."
One of the earliest references to this name is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the book of Ezra. Sealtiel is mentioned as the son of Jeconiah, king of Judah, and the father of Zerubbabel, who led the Jews in their return from the Babylonian captivity.
In the biblical account, Sealtiel played a significant role in the preservation of the Davidic lineage, as he was a direct descendant of King David. This connection to the royal lineage and the Messianic promise contributed to the name's importance within Jewish and Christian traditions.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Sealtiel are found in ancient Hebrew texts and genealogical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Sealtiel, a Jewish scribe and scholar who lived in the 2nd century BCE and was known for his expertise in the interpretation of the Torah.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Sealtiel:
1. Sealtiel ben Judah (c. 530 BCE), a Jewish prince and descendant of King David, who played a role in the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity.
2. Sealtiel ben Uzziel (c. 2nd century BCE), a Jewish scholar and scribe known for his contributions to the interpretation of the Torah.
3. Sealtiel ben Eliezer (c. 1st century CE), a Jewish rabbi and member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court during the time of the Second Temple.
4. Sealtiel of Regensburg (c. 1150-1220 CE), a German Jewish scholar and rabbi, known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
5. Sealtiel ben Abraham (c. 1350-1420 CE), a Spanish Jewish philosopher and theologian, known for his writings on the reconciliation of Jewish and Aristotelian thought.
The name Sealtiel, with its rich historical and biblical significance, has been carried through various generations, reflecting the cultural and religious heritage of the Jewish people.
People
Sealtiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sealtiel 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
Sealtiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sealtiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sealtiel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sealtiel a common name?
We classify Sealtiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sealtiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Sealtiel was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sealtiel is about 31 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 Sealtiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sealtiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sealtiel 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 Sealtiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sealtiel 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 Sealtiel 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 have the name Sealtiel?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Sealtiel at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.