Seburn
A masculine name of Old Norse origin, meaning "burn rising from the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Seburn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seburn today is around 127 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seburn births was 1937 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seburn. 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 Seburn is about 127 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Seburns were born before 1909.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Seburn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1937
5 babies that year
Average age
127
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,936
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Seburn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Seburn 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 Seburn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Seburn
The name Seburn is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is thought to be derived from the combination of the Old English words "sæ" meaning "sea" and "burna" meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests the name may have initially been associated with geographic features or locations near bodies of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seburn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a person named Seburne, a landholder in the county of Norfolk.
In medieval times, the name appeared in various forms, such as Saeburna and Seaburna, reflecting the evolving spellings and pronunciations of the era. It was also occasionally used as a surname, particularly in areas like Norfolk and Suffolk.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Seburn was Seburn Haward, a 14th-century English landowner and member of the gentry. Haward lived in the village of Tharston, Norfolk, and his name is recorded in various legal documents and land transactions from the time.
Another historical figure with the name Seburn was Seburn de Sicca Villa, a 12th-century Norman nobleman and knight who accompanied King Richard I on the Third Crusade to the Holy Land. De Sicca Villa is mentioned in chronicles of the Crusades, particularly for his participation in the Siege of Acre in 1191.
In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Seburn Wilkinson was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of York, England. Wilkinson's name appears in records related to his business dealings and property holdings in the region.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a man named Seburn Cromwell, distantly related to Oliver Cromwell, served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces. He is documented as having participated in several key battles of the conflict.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Seburn Alwyn, a 15th-century English scholar and academic who lectured at the University of Oxford. Alwyn's name is recorded in university archives and historical accounts of the time.
While the name Seburn has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical roots and connections to Anglo-Saxon and medieval England provide a fascinating glimpse into the origins and evolution of this unique and intriguing name.
People
Seburn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seburn 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
Seburn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seburn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seburn 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Seburn a common name?
We classify Seburn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% 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 Seburn most popular?
The single biggest year for Seburn was 1937, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seburn is about 127 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 Seburn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seburn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seburn 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 Seburn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seburn 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 Seburn 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 Seburn?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Seburn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.