Sekani
Every Sekani since 2001 — 1,619 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sekani
Sekani is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,187 in 2025 with 173 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 1,619 American babies have been named Sekani — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 319 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Sekani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sekani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,378 | 173 | #1,187 |
| 2024 | 27 | #5,010 | 164 | #1,229 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,635 | 203 | #1,070 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,187 | 168 | #1,196 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,073 | 154 | #1,242 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,592 | 197 | #1,033 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,628 | 252 | #874 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,052 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,668 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,006 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sekani in 2025?
Sekani ranked #1,187 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 173 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sekani?
1,619 babies have been named Sekani in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sekani most popular?
Sekani peaked in 2019, when 319 newborns received the name.
Is Sekani a boy or girl name?
Sekani is used for both: about 18% of babies named Sekani have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Sekani rising or falling?
Sekani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.