Seamus Mathison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Mathison — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Mathison 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 Mathison: Alonzo J. Mathison (1876–1941), American politician Brooke Mathison, fictional character Bruce Mathison (born 1959), former American football quarterback Cameron Mathison (born 1969), Emmy-nominated actor Carrie Mathison, a fictional character from Homeland Gordon Mathison (1883–1915), Australian physician, medical researcher, and soldier James Mathison (born 1978), Australian television presenter John Mathison (1901–1982), New Zealand politician of the Labour Party Lisa Mathison (born 1985), professional cyclist Melissa Mathison (1950–2015), American screenwriter Volney Mathison (1897–1965), . 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: Mathison

English

Alonzo J. Mathison (1876–1941), American politician Brooke Mathison, fictional character Bruce Mathison (born 1959), former American football quarterback Cameron Mathison (born 1969), Emmy-nominated actor Carrie Mathison, a fictional character from Homeland Gordon Mathison (1883–1915), Australian physician, medical researcher, and soldier James Mathison (born 1978), Australian television presenter John Mathison (1901–1982), New Zealand politician of the Labour Party Lisa Mathison (born 1985), professional cyclist Melissa Mathison (1950–2015), American screenwriter Volney Mathison (1897–1965), .

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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 Mathison:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Mathison?
The surname Mathison originates from English. Alonzo J. Mathison (1876–1941), American politician Brooke Mathison, fictional character Bruce Mathison (born 1959), former American football quarterback Cameron Mathison (born 1969), Emmy-nominated actor Carrie Mathison, a fictional character from Homeland Gordon Mathison (1883–1915), Australian physician, medical researcher, and soldier James Mathison (born 1978), Australian television presenter John Mathison (1901–1982), New Zealand politician of the Labour Party Lisa Mathison (born 1985), professional cyclist Melissa Mathison (1950–2015), American screenwriter Volney Mathison (1897–1965), .
What are the origins of the name Seamus Mathison?
The name Seamus Mathison combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Mathison originates from English.
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