Total births
216
Boys' name · since 1983
Semisi
216 babies named Semisi in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #8546
- among boys today
- 216
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
216 babies have been named Semisi since 1983, making it today's #8546 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Semisi recorded 216 times among boys since 1983, holding rank #8546 nationally today, ahead of 40% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #8546 among boys today
- 216 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Semisi is currently the #8546 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 216 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8546
- among boys today
- 216
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Semisi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8546
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Semisi was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
13 babies were named Semisi in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Semisi compares
216 40th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Semisi's all-time total is 41% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Semisi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 216 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 13 | 23 | 22,252 |
Semisi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Semisi's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Semisi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#8,546
Active since
1983
Semisi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Semisi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Semisi's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Semisi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
43 births
- 2000s
2000s
75 births
- 2010s
2010s
47 births
- 2020s
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 75 births (35% of all-time use).
Semisi by state
Where Semisi concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 16 | 7.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.3% |
Utah share of Semisi's total US births 7.4%
Even split
16 of 216 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Semisi? ▼
Semisi has been given to 216 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8546 as of the latest data. 13 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Semisi most popular? ▼
Semisi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Semisi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Semisi are Utah (16 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Semisi been used? ▼
Records for Semisi go back to 1983, giving 43 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Semisi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Semaj, Semir, Sem, Semaje, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Semisi's data
- Semisi's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (75 total births) through the 2020s (41) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Semisis (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Semisi
Nearby Names Like Semisi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Semisi
Semaj Boy
#1064 7,421 births
Semir Boy
#7498 278 births
Sem Boy
#10187 215 births
Semaje Boy
#8021 142 births
Semajay Boy
63 births
Compare Semisi side by side: Semisi vs Semaj Semisi vs Semir Semisi vs Sem
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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, 1983–2025 (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. "Semisi: #8546 Boys' Name - 216 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/semisi. 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 Semisi 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.