Seichi
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 171 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Seichi is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 171 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Seichi is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Seichi is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, typically written with kanji such as 誠一 (sincere + first) or 清一 (pure + first), meaning 'sincere firstborn' or 'pure and foremost.'
The "-ichi" ending is a classic Japanese naming element that often designates a firstborn son, making Seichi both a name and a quiet declaration of family legacy and hope.
EtymologyShow more
Seichi is cataloged under the Japanese naming tradition. Japanese names are typically composed of kanji characters, each contributing meaning — the same pronunciation can carry entirely different meanings depending on the characters chosen.
In the U.S., Seichi has been recorded as a boy's name since 1913, with 171 total births. Browse the Japanese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Seichi has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | #4248 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 106 | #2774 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 60 | #2793 | — |
The Story of Seichi
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1922, Seichi is a name steeped in history. Boys named Seichi are most likely born between 1913 and 1931.
How rare is Seichi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Seichi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1920s with 106 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Seichi by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1913–1931)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | #4248 |
| 1928 | 9 | #3039 |
| 1927 | 7 | #3728 |
| 1926 | 9 | #3102 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3117 |
| 1924 | 10 | #2993 |
| 1923 | 11 | #2749 |
| 1922 | 21 | #1753 |
| 1921 | 17 | #2046 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2437 |
| 1919 | 14 | #2244 |
| 1918 | 15 | #2146 |
| 1917 | 9 | #2915 |
| 1916 | 6 | #3826 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2431 |
| 1913 | 5 | #3194 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1931