Seamus Dellinger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Dellinger — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Dellinger 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 Dellinger: Bill Dellinger (1934–2025), American middle-distance runner and coach David Dellinger (1915–2004), American pacifist and activist for nonviolent social change Garrett Dellinger (born 2002), American football player Hampton Dellinger (born 1967), American politician, 2008 Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina John Howard Dellinger (1886-1962), American telecommunication engineer and vice chairman of Institute of Radio Engineers Matt Dellinger, US journalist of The New Yorker Rudolf Dellinger (1857–1910), German composer, Kapellmeister Walter Dellinger (1941–2022), Amer. 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: Dellinger

English

Bill Dellinger (1934–2025), American middle-distance runner and coach David Dellinger (1915–2004), American pacifist and activist for nonviolent social change Garrett Dellinger (born 2002), American football player Hampton Dellinger (born 1967), American politician, 2008 Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina John Howard Dellinger (1886-1962), American telecommunication engineer and vice chairman of Institute of Radio Engineers Matt Dellinger, US journalist of The New Yorker Rudolf Dellinger (1857–1910), German composer, Kapellmeister Walter Dellinger (1941–2022), Amer.

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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

Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Dellinger?
The surname Dellinger originates from English. Bill Dellinger (1934–2025), American middle-distance runner and coach David Dellinger (1915–2004), American pacifist and activist for nonviolent social change Garrett Dellinger (born 2002), American football player Hampton Dellinger (born 1967), American politician, 2008 Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina John Howard Dellinger (1886-1962), American telecommunication engineer and vice chairman of Institute of Radio Engineers Matt Dellinger, US journalist of The New Yorker Rudolf Dellinger (1857–1910), German composer, Kapellmeister Walter Dellinger (1941–2022), Amer.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Dellinger?
The name Seamus Dellinger combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Dellinger originates from English.
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