Sequita
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "sequi" meaning "to follow".
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Sequita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sequita today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sequita births was 1985 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sequita. 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
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
1985
14 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1992 SSA rank
#15,103
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Sequita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sequita from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 108 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sequita 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 Sequita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sequita
The name Sequita originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to the ancient Roman civilization. It is derived from the Latin word "sequi," which means "to follow" or "to pursue." The name was initially used as a feminine form of the masculine name Sextus, which was a common Roman praenomen (personal name).
One of the earliest known references to the name Sequita can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. In his work "Ab Urbe Condita," Livy mentions a woman named Sequita who was a member of the Vestal Virgins, a prestigious group of priestesses dedicated to the goddess Vesta.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sequita was relatively uncommon. However, it resurfaced in the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable bearer of the name was Sequita Gonzalez (1510-1578), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was known for her support of artists and writers.
In the 17th century, Sequita Maria Vittoria (1622-1705), an Italian nun and mystic, gained recognition for her religious writings and her supposed visions and prophecies. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1988.
Another historical figure with the name Sequita was Sequita Fernández de Córdoba (1765-1835), a Spanish painter known for her portraits and religious works. She was one of the few female artists to achieve recognition during her lifetime in Spain.
In the 19th century, Sequita Ramírez (1829-1909) was a Mexican poet and activist who fought for women's rights and the abolition of slavery. Her poems often addressed social and political issues, and she was an influential figure in the Mexican literary scene of her time.
While the name Sequita is not as common today as it once was, it has left its mark throughout history, carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, including nobility, religious figures, artists, and writers.
People
Sequita + last name combinations
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FAQ
Sequita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sequita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sequita 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 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Sequita a common name?
We classify Sequita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sequita most popular?
The single biggest year for Sequita was 1985, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sequita is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sequita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sequita in the SSA data are female. 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.