Total births
72
Unisex name · since 1976
Senica
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Senica, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Senica is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 72 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Senica recorded 72 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 2001.
- 72 total births
- 1976–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Senica since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 72
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Senica was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
14 babies were named Senica in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Senica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Senica's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Senica at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Senica popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2001
- Peak year (1977)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Senica popularity over time - girls
27 total births recorded since 1976 (Senica as girls' name)
Senica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Senica's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Senica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 35 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Senica? ▼
Senica has been given to 72 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 14 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Senica most popular? ▼
Senica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Is Senica a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Senica is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 72 births, and as a girl's name it has 27 births.
How long has the name Senica been used? ▼
Records for Senica go back to 1976, giving 26 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Senica? ▼
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 Senica's data
- Senica's decade-level peak was the 1970s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Senica
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Senica
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Sena Boy
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Sencere Boy
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Sender Boy
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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, 1976–2001 (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. "Senica: Baby Name Since 1976 - 72 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/senica. 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 Senica 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.