Seamus Cooley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Cooley — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Cooley 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 Cooley: Cooley is a surname of Anglo-Saxon and Irish origin. Alford W. Cooley (1873–1913), justice of the New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court Alice Kingsbury Cooley (1839–1910), British-born American actress, author, and poet Bertram Cooley (1874–1935), South African cricketer Carroll Cooley (1935–2023), American police detective Charles Horton Cooley (1864–1929), American sociologist Chelsea Cooley (born 1983), Miss USA 2005 Chris Cooley (born 1982), American professional football player David P. 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: Cooley

English

Cooley is a surname of Anglo-Saxon and Irish origin. Alford W. Cooley (1873–1913), justice of the New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court Alice Kingsbury Cooley (1839–1910), British-born American actress, author, and poet Bertram Cooley (1874–1935), South African cricketer Carroll Cooley (1935–2023), American police detective Charles Horton Cooley (1864–1929), American sociologist Chelsea Cooley (born 1983), Miss USA 2005 Chris Cooley (born 1982), American professional football player David P.

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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 Cooley

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 Cooley:

9
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Cooley?
The surname Cooley originates from English. Cooley is a surname of Anglo-Saxon and Irish origin. Alford W. Cooley (1873–1913), justice of the New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court Alice Kingsbury Cooley (1839–1910), British-born American actress, author, and poet Bertram Cooley (1874–1935), South African cricketer Carroll Cooley (1935–2023), American police detective Charles Horton Cooley (1864–1929), American sociologist Chelsea Cooley (born 1983), Miss USA 2005 Chris Cooley (born 1982), American professional football player David P.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Cooley?
The name Seamus Cooley combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Cooley originates from English.
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