boy's name
Seumas
SHAY-mus (Scottish Gaelic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 154
Scotland
#443
2024 births
Seumas is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2006, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 5,447 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Seumas Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 32 |
How Popular Is Seumas?
In 2024, Seumas was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #443 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Seumas Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Seumas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Seumas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Seumas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Seumas
- Scottish Gaelic SHAY-mus
Sibling Names for Seumas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Seumas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Seumas
How popular is the name Seumas?
In 2024, Seumas was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #443 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Seumas a girl's or a boy's name?
Seumas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Seumas?
Seumas has 2 syllables.
When was Seumas most popular?
Seumas peaked in 2006, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Seumas a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Seumas currently ranks #443 in Scotland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.