Find out how popular the first name Seymour has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Seymour by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Seymour is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Seymour.

The history of the first name Seymour

The name Seymour is of Anglo-Norman origin and is derived from the Old French surname "Saint Maur" or "Seynt Mour". This name refers to Saint Maurus, a disciple of Saint Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine order. It is believed that the name was brought to England by Norman nobility after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Seynt Mour" or "Seint Mour". Over time, the spelling evolved to "Seymour". The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly among noble families and landed gentry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seymour can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named "Roger de Sancto Mauro" (Roger of St. Maur). This suggests that the name was already in use in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

The Seymour family played a significant role in English history, particularly during the Tudor period. Among the notable figures with this name were Sir John Seymour (c. 1476-1536), who served as a courtier to King Henry VIII and was the father of Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII. Jane Seymour (c. 1508-1537) became Queen of England in 1536 and gave birth to the future King Edward VI.

Another prominent figure with the name Seymour was Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c. 1500-1552), who served as Lord Protector of England during the minority of his nephew, King Edward VI. He played a crucial role in the English Reformation and the establishment of Protestant reforms in England.

Other notable individuals with the name Seymour include Sir Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford (1718-1794), a British politician and courtier; and Jane Seymour (1951-present), an English actress best known for her role in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die".

Throughout history, the name Seymour has been associated with nobility, military service, and political influence in England. Its connection to Saint Maurus and the Benedictine order also lends it a spiritual connotation.

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