Unisex · #10,846 in 2026

Se

Current Rank
#10,846
Peak Rank
#10,386 (1988)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,386 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,702 (6 total)
👧As Girl Name
1988
First Year
1989
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#10386
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
1999
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#8702
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Se

As a girl name

Se first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 6 Ses were born — ranking #10,386 that year. As of 2026, Se ranks #10,846 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Ses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Se first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Ses were born — ranking #8,702 that year. As of 2026, Se ranks #8,702 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Ses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Se

Phonetically similar names — useful when Se is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • Psalmist
  • Sothis
  • Ceased
  • Sickest
  • Safest
  • Sufficed
  • Smoothest
  • Cst
  • Sophist
  • Seacoast

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Se

What does the name Se mean?
Se is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Se in 2026?
In 2026, Se ranks #10,846 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Se most popular?
Se reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #10,386 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Se a unisex name?
Yes — Se is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 67% of Ses assigned female and 33% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Se?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Se include Gloryann, Rebba, Nicolee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Se

Se is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Se's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #10,386. Use the chart and map above to compare Se's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.