Seamus Labonte

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Labonte — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Labonte 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 Labonte: Aaron Labonte (born 1983), English professional footballer Benoît Labonté (born 1959), city councillor with the Vision Montréal party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bobby Labonte (born 1964), American race car driver Catherine Labonté, Canadian glass artist Charline Labonté (born 1982), women's ice hockey player Jean Labonté (born 1969), Canadian sledge hockey player Julie Labonté (born 1990), Canadian track and field athlete Justin Labonte (born 1981), former NASCAR Busch Series driver Philip Labonte (born 1975), American musician, lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains Rich. 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: Labonte

English

Aaron Labonte (born 1983), English professional footballer Benoît Labonté (born 1959), city councillor with the Vision Montréal party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bobby Labonte (born 1964), American race car driver Catherine Labonté, Canadian glass artist Charline Labonté (born 1982), women's ice hockey player Jean Labonté (born 1969), Canadian sledge hockey player Julie Labonté (born 1990), Canadian track and field athlete Justin Labonte (born 1981), former NASCAR Busch Series driver Philip Labonte (born 1975), American musician, lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains Rich.

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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 Labonte

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 Labonte:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Labonte?
The surname Labonte originates from English. Aaron Labonte (born 1983), English professional footballer Benoît Labonté (born 1959), city councillor with the Vision Montréal party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bobby Labonte (born 1964), American race car driver Catherine Labonté, Canadian glass artist Charline Labonté (born 1982), women's ice hockey player Jean Labonté (born 1969), Canadian sledge hockey player Julie Labonté (born 1990), Canadian track and field athlete Justin Labonte (born 1981), former NASCAR Busch Series driver Philip Labonte (born 1975), American musician, lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains Rich.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Labonte?
The name Seamus Labonte combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Labonte originates from English.
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