Seamus Brim

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Brim — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Brim is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Seamus is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known. The surname Brim: Elizabeth Brim, American blacksmith Emperor Brim (died 1733), Muscogee mico war chief Georgij Robertovich Brim (1935−1999), Soviet/Azerbaijani educator Brady Brim-DeForest (born 1980), American philanthropist and business executive John Brim (1922–2003), American Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer Katerina Brim (born 1998), American Para-cyclist Mike Brim (1966–2005), American football player Orville Gilbert Brim Jr. (c. Seamus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 160K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Seamus reached peak popularity in the 1960s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Seamus

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known.

Surname: Brim

English

Elizabeth Brim, American blacksmith Emperor Brim (died 1733), Muscogee mico war chief Georgij Robertovich Brim (1935−1999), Soviet/Azerbaijani educator Brady Brim-DeForest (born 1980), American philanthropist and business executive John Brim (1922–2003), American Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer Katerina Brim (born 1998), American Para-cyclist Mike Brim (1966–2005), American football player Orville Gilbert Brim Jr. (c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Seamus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 60%
United Kingdom 27%
United States 13%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Seamus by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Seamus has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • James
  • Séamus
  • Shamus

Notable People Named Seamus Brim

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Seamus Brim:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Seamus?
The first name Seamus originates from Hebrew. Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known.
When was Seamus most popular?
The name Seamus reached its peak popularity during the 1960s.
What is the origin of the surname Brim?
The surname Brim originates from English. Elizabeth Brim, American blacksmith Emperor Brim (died 1733), Muscogee mico war chief Georgij Robertovich Brim (1935−1999), Soviet/Azerbaijani educator Brady Brim-DeForest (born 1980), American philanthropist and business executive John Brim (1922–2003), American Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer Katerina Brim (born 1998), American Para-cyclist Mike Brim (1966–2005), American football player Orville Gilbert Brim Jr. (c.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Brim?
The name Seamus Brim combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Brim originates from English.
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