Total births
54
Boys' name · since 1976
Senaca
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Senaca, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 1976–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
54 boys have been named Senaca since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Senaca recorded 54 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1983.
- 54 total births
- 1976–1983 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 boys have been named Senaca since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1983.
- 54
- total births
- 1976–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Senaca was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
14 babies were named Senaca in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Senaca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Senaca's full recorded timeline at 1979, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Senaca at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Senaca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1983
- Peak year (1977)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Senaca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Senaca's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Senaca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
37 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 37 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Senaca? ▼
54 babies have been named Senaca since 1976. It was last recorded in 1983. The peak year was 1977 with 14 births.
When was Senaca most popular? ▼
Senaca was most popular in the 1970s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Senaca been used? ▼
Records for Senaca go back to 1976, giving 8 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Senaca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Seneca, Seng, Sena, Sencere, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Senaca's data
- Senaca's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (37 total births) through the 1980s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Senaca
Nearby Names Like Senaca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Senaca
Seneca Boy
#4766 1,757 births
Seng Boy
239 births
Sena Boy
#9267 205 births
Sencere Boy
196 births
Sender Boy
#6044 186 births
Compare Senaca side by side: Senaca vs Seneca Senaca vs Seng Senaca vs Sena
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–1983 (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. "Senaca: Baby Name Since 1976 - 54 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/senaca. 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 Senaca 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.