Seandouglas
Inventive combination of the masculine names Sean and Douglas.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Seandouglas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seandouglas today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seandouglas births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seandouglas. 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 Seandouglas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,571
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Seandouglas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Seandouglas 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 Seandouglas 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 Seandouglas
The name Seandouglas is a unique blend of two distinct names – Sean and Douglas – each with its own rich cultural heritage and meaning. This compound name likely originated as a creative combination by parents or families, rather than having a specific linguistic or cultural origin.
The first part of the name, Sean, is an Irish variant of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "God is gracious." Sean has been a popular name in Ireland for centuries and is associated with several notable historical figures, such as Sean O'Casey, the renowned Irish playwright (1880-1964), and Sean MacBride, an Irish statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1904-1988).
On the other hand, Douglas is a Scottish surname that later became a popular given name. It is derived from the Gaelic words "dubh" (dark) and "glas" (stream), which together mean "dark stream" or "dark valley." The name is closely associated with the Douglas family, a powerful clan in Scottish history. One notable bearer of this name was Sir James Douglas (1286-1330), a Scottish knight and companion of Robert the Bruce.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who carried the combined name Seandouglas, although it is relatively uncommon. One such person was Seandouglas Roche, an Irish poet and playwright who lived in the early 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of Irish identity and nationalism, were influential during the Irish literary renaissance.
Another notable Seandouglas was Seandouglas Macfarlane, a Scottish historian and scholar who lived in the 19th century. He authored several books on Scottish history and culture, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Scottish heritage.
In the realm of arts and entertainment, there was Seandouglas Malone, an American actor and director who worked primarily in theater during the mid-20th century. He is remembered for his performances in several Broadway productions and his contributions to the development of American theater.
While the name Seandouglas may not have a singular, well-documented origin, it reflects the rich cultural tapestry woven by the combination of Irish and Scottish influences. The individuals who have borne this name throughout history have left their mark in various fields, from literature and academia to the performing arts.
People
Seandouglas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seandouglas 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
Seandouglas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seandouglas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seandouglas 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 Seandouglas a common name?
We classify Seandouglas 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 Seandouglas most popular?
The single biggest year for Seandouglas was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seandouglas is about 33 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 Seandouglas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seandouglas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seandouglas 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 Seandouglas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seandouglas 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 Seandouglas 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 named Seandouglas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.