See
Every See since 1979 — 395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of See
See is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 395 American babies have been named See. Its peak came in 1982, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where See stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
See year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | 14 | #6,560 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,500 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,098 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,926 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name See in 2025?
See did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named See?
395 babies have been named See in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name See most popular?
See peaked in 1982, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is See a boy or girl name?
See is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name See rising or falling?
See has been roughly stable over the past decade.