UK boy's name
Senon
A masculine given name potentially derived from the French saint name Senon.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Senon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Senon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Senon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Senon ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Senon.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Senon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Senon mean?
The given name Senon traces its origins back to ancient Greece, where it is believed to have derived from the Greek word "senos," meaning "old" or "venerable." This name was particularly prevalent in the regions of ancient Greece and Asia Minor during the classical era, spanning from around the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Senon can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Senon of Lycia, a region in present-day Turkey. Herodotus lived from approximately 484 BC to 425 BC, indicating that the name was in use during that period.
In the realm of ancient literature, the name Senon also appeared in the works of the Greek playwright Aeschylus, who lived from around 525 BC to 456 BC. One of his plays, "The Persians," featured a character named Senon, though little is known about the historical significance of this particular reference.
Moving into the medieval era, a notable figure bearing the name Senon was Senon of Reims, a 9th-century Frankish theologian and scholar who lived from around 835 AD to 888 AD. He served as the Archbishop of Reims and played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of the Carolingian Empire.
Another historical figure with the name Senon was Senon de Lozier, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure during the Albigensian Crusade, a military campaign launched by the Catholic Church against the Cathar heresy in southern France.
In the realm of the arts, the name Senon was borne by Senon de Marseille, a 15th-century French painter known for his works depicting religious themes. He was active in the city of Marseille and contributed to the artistic Renaissance movement in southern France.
It is worth noting that while the name Senon has historical roots and has been used throughout various periods, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. Nevertheless, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the ancient Greek world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Senon over time
The chart below shows babies named Senon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Senon, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Senon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Senon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4779 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Senon
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Senon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Senon in the UK right now?
In 2016, Senon was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Senon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Senon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Senon?
A masculine given name potentially derived from the French saint name Senon.
How many people are called Senon in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Senon across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.