Boy · #4,133 in 2026

Senecca

Name: Popularity of the name Senecca in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Senecca, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,133

Peak Rank

#4,133 (1980)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1980

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#4133

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Senecca

Senecca first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 9 Seneccas were born — ranking #4,133 that year. As of 2026, Senecca ranks #4,133 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Seneccas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Senecca

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

Seneca
Senega
Sinica
Zeneca
Zenica
Sunoco
Cenacle
Senecal
Sonoco
Senechal
Senex
Sinex

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Senecca

What does the name Senecca mean?

Senecca is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Senecca in 2026?

In 2026, Senecca ranks #4,133 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Senecca most popular?

Senecca reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #4,133 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Senecca a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Senecca is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Senecca?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Senecca include Sorrell, Carnelius, Philipe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Senecca

Senecca is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Senecca's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #4,133. Use the chart and map above to compare Senecca'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.