Seeley
Meaninghappy, blessed · English
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,935 in 2016
14 babies were named Seeley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,869 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Seeley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Seeley, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Seeley would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySeeley first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #2,935.
- TrendSeeley has slipped 2,869 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlSeeley is given to both boys and girls: 64% of the 22 babies named Seeley in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Seeley means “happy, blessed”.
About the name Seeley
Seeley is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “happy, blessed”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Seeley for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 19 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #2,935 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies. Of the 22 US babies named Seeley in 2025, 36% were girls and 64% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 girls |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 159,236 girls |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.3 | 789,474 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,526 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,115 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Seeley
What does the name Seeley mean?
Seeley means “happy, blessed” in English.
What is the origin of the name Seeley?
Seeley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Seeley a boy or girl name?
Both. Seeley is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 36% of US babies named Seeley were girls.
How popular is the name Seeley?
Seeley ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#2,935).