Seneca
s(e)-ne-ca
US Popularity:5891
Origin:Native American
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:People of the standing rock
A sweet gender-neutral name of Native American origin, Seneca is steeped in history and charm. It means “people of the standing rock” and is the name of a federally recognized tribe based in New York. This group of Indigenous Iroquoian-speaking people historically lived south of Lake Ontario and was the largest of the Six Nations. It is also the name of a philosopher of Ancient Rome, Seneca the Younger, known for his philosophical works and tragic plays. Seneca is a beautiful lyrical name that might honor your little ones heritage or inspire them to be a creative writer.
Seneca Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Seneca is currently #3451 on The Bump
Boy:Seneca is currently #2334 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Seneca is currently #1896 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Seneca is currently #5891 in U.S. births
Boy:Seneca is currently #11433 in U.S. births
Girl:Seneca is currently #8668 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#8668
in 2022
- 1299
from 2021
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