Seikichi
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Seikichi is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1918 to 1928, Seikichi has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Seikichi is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Seikichi is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, composed of kanji characters that vary by family but often include elements meaning "holy" or "accomplished" (sei, 誠 or 聖) and "lucky" or "fortunate" (kichi, 吉). The "-kichi" ending is a traditional Japanese name suffix associated with good fortune and happiness, found in names across many generations.
Seikichi is a classic Japanese given name with a traditional, respectful character — the kind of name that a grandfather or great-grandfather might carry. In Japanese culture, names with "-kichi" were especially popular in the Meiji and Taisho eras, giving the name a sense of dignified historical depth.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Seikichi is rooted in the Japanese tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1918 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Seikichi’s rarity (28 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Seikichi has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 | #4343 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | #4709 | — |
The Story of Seikichi
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1927, Seikichi is a name steeped in history. Boys named Seikichi are most likely born between 1918 and 1928.
How rare is Seikichi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Seikichi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1920s with 23 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1918–1928)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 | #4642 |
| 1927 | 7 | #3729 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4125 |
| 1921 | 5 | #4877 |
| 1918 | 5 | #4709 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1928