At a glance
- In short
- Seattle is a charming and unique name for a baby girl, associated with creativity, innovation, and adventure. Pronounced as see-AT-ul (/siˈætəl/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#15,293)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #7,742 in 1997
- First recorded
- 1994
Meaning of Seattle
Seattle is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. This name originated from the city of Seattle in Washington, United States. Known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture, Seattle has become synonymous with creativity, innovation, and adventure. The name Seattle carries these associations, making it a great choice for parents who want to instill a sense of curiosity and exploration in their child. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as see-AT-ul (/siˈætəl/) in American English. The popularity of the name Seattle has been steadily increasing over the years, with an average rank around 12,000 in recent times. However, its low occurrence indicates that it remains a distinctive choice for parents who seek an uncommon yet meaningful name for their little one.
How to pronounce Seattle
English
- Pronounced see-AT-ul /siˈætəl/
Popularity of Seattle in the U.S.
Seattle was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #15,293 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,742 in 1997. It first appears in the records in 1994.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1994–2024 19 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 15,293 | back (not recorded in 2023) |
| 2022 | 5 | 15,306 | ▼ 1,842 |
| 2021 | 6 | 13,464 | back (not recorded in 2019–2020) |
| 2018 | 6 | 13,793 | ▼ 3,104 |
| 2017 | 9 | 10,689 | back (not recorded in 2015–2016) |
| 2014 | 5 | 16,513 | back (not recorded in 2012–2013) |
| 2011 | 6 | 14,824 | back (not recorded in 2010) |
| 2009 | 6 | 15,242 | back (not recorded in 2008) |
| 2007 | 9 | 11,630 | back (not recorded in 2005–2006) |
| 2004 | 7 | 12,761 | ▲ 3,023 |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | ▼ 352 |
| 2002 | 5 | 15,432 | ▼ 1,911 |
| 2001 | 6 | 13,521 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 9 | 9,479 | ▲ 2,947 |
| 1998 | 6 | 12,426 | ▼ 4,684 |
| 1997 | 11 | 7,742 | ▲ 2,825 |
| 1996 | 7 | 10,567 | ▼ 1,014 |
| 1995 | 8 | 9,553 | ▲ 2,225 |
| 1994 | 6 | 11,778 | new |
Notable people named Seattle
- Seattle Slew was a champion American racehorse who won the 1977 Triple Crown with an undefeated record.