14,777births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1977Peak · Ireland
#147Ireland 2025
Seamus is a boy name family recorded 14,777 times in 8 countries since 1957. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#147 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1977, at 240.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Seamus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamus | English | 7,809 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1276 | 2008 | ▼ 22 % |
| Seamus | English | 4,927 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #147 | 1977 | ▲ 35 % |
| Seamus | English | 926 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1538 | 2007 | ▼ 35 % |
| Seamus | English | 434 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2008 | – |
| Seamus | English | 334 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #185 | 2003 | ▲ 153 % |
| Seamus | English | 147 | 🏴 Scotland | #400 | 2024 | ▲ 31 % |
Questions about Seamus
How popular is the name Seamus?
In 2025 it ranked #147 in Ireland. Official registers record 14,777 births across 8 countries.
When was Seamus most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1977, at 240.7 births per 100,000.
Is Seamus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Seamus is a boy name.