Seneca
67% girls · 33% boys
About Seneca
Seneca's distinguished heritage as the name of the ancient Roman philosopher-playwright who tutored Nero, and of an Iroquois tribe makes this an interesting choice for either sex.
Seneca for girls#4343 US
Seneca was both a Roman philosopher-statesman and is a Native American Iroquois tribe. Occasionally used for both girls and boys, Seneca is now a Hunger Games character.
Pronounced SEN-i-ka.
As of November 2026, Seneca ranked #5808 for boys and #4343 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #634 for boys in 1977 and #2058 for girls in 1980, Nameberry popularity #890 for girls.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,836 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,394 | 33 |
| 2016 | #3,667 | 30 | #4,419 | 33 |
| 2017 | #4,569 | 22 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,328 | 24 | #4,227 | 34 |
| 2019 | #4,452 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,150 | 34 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,073 | 36 |
| 2022 | #4,988 | 20 | #4,774 | 29 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,838 | 21 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,343 | 33 |
World rankings
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Seneca in pop culture
- Seneca CraneBoy
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- Seneca Falls ConventionGirl
an early and influential women's rights convention
- Seneca CraneGirl
Hunger Games character