Is Seven a boy's or girl's name?

Seven is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,138 recorded births.

When was Seven most popular?

Seven reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 337 births that year. It is currently ranked #894 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Seven?

Seven is currently ranked #894 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,239 babies since 1968.

Seven

A familiar Old English name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishRising fast Also a pet name

#894▼ 92in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative letter-case form of seven of the ICAO/NATO radiotelephony alphabet.

Seven is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, the English number word, from the Old English seofon, meaning the number 7 — considered lucky and spiritually significant in many cultures, representing completeness and perfection.

Seven gained its most famous pop culture moment when George Costanza on Seinfeld declared it the perfect baby name in a 1996 episode. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham named their son Brooklyn Seven, and the name has since grown as part of the broader trend of number and word names with symbolic meaning.

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Popularity Over Time

Seven climbed 1035 spots in the last 20 years — from #1929 to #894.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Seven
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,421	#847	▲
2010s	1,006	#1688	▲
2000s	657	#2036	▲
1990s	150	#4598	▲
1960s	5	#4643	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 1968–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Seven
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	263	#894	-45 (-14.6%)
2023	308	#802	-29 (-8.6%)
2022	337	#754	+65 (23.9%)
2021	272	#861	+31 (12.9%)
2020	241	#926	+32 (15.3%)
2019	209	#1003	+85 (68.5%)
2018	124	#1415	+11 (9.7%)
2017	113	#1496	+19 (20.2%)
2016	94	#1685	+27 (40.3%)
2015	67	#2104	-28 (-29.5%)
2014	95	#1639	+15 (18.8%)
2013	80	#1806	0
2012	80	#1846	+4 (5.3%)
2011	76	#1858	+8 (11.8%)
2010	68	#2030	-18 (-20.9%)
2009	86	#1771	-27 (-23.9%)
2008	113	#1462	+14 (14.1%)
2007	99	#1591	+38 (62.3%)
2006	61	#2145	+5 (8.9%)
2005	56	#2178	-8 (-12.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Seven as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Seven has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 1,138 births since 1994.

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Current rank

1,138

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Seven be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Seven is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #894. As a girl's name, it ranks #2451.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1968–2024) · Methodology