Total births
11
Unisex name · since 1985
Sea
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Sea, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1985–1986
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
11 boys have been named Sea since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Sea has 11 recorded births among boys since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 1986.
- 11 total births
- 1985–1986 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Sea since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1986.
- 11
- total births
- 1985–1986
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Sea was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
6 babies were named Sea in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Sea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sea's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sea at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Sea popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1986
- Peak year (1985)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Sea popularity over time - girls
10 total births recorded since 1982 (Sea as girls' name)
Sea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sea's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Sea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sea? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 11 babies named Sea. The most recent recorded year was 1986. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 6 births.
When was Sea most popular? ▼
Sea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Is Sea a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sea is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 11 births, and as a girl's name it has 10 births.
How long has the name Sea been used? ▼
Records for Sea go back to 1985, giving 2 years of history through 1986.
What names are similar to Sea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sean, Seamus, Seanmichael, Seaborn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Sea
Nearby Names Like Sea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sea
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#435 423,637 births
Seamus Boy
#1451 7,809 births
Seanmichael Boy
588 births
Seaborn Boy
526 births
Seann Boy
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Compare Sea side by side: Sea vs Sean Sea vs Seamus Sea vs Seanmichael
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sea: Baby Name Since 1985 - 11 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sea. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sea draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.