Holding steady.
Popularity of Sebrena since 1955
Babies named Sebrena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 233 |
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sebrena is a mid-20th century American variant of the more established Sabrina. It first entered U.S. birth records in 1955 and saw modest use during the 1960s, reaching its peak year in 1969. Despite appearing occasionally since, the name has never returned to that level of use; its trajectory remains stable at very low frequency. As a respelling, Sebrena follows a pattern common in the era of creating distinctive feminine names by altering familiar forms. While its historical connection to the River Severn or the mythological Sabrina is indirect, the name carries a similar melodic quality. No states recorded notable concentrations, reflecting its scattered but genuine presence in American naming.
Sebrena is likely a respelling or variant of Sabrina, a name that has been in use since the 16th century. Sabrina is the Latinized form of the Welsh Hafren, the name of the River Severn, which may mean 'boundary' or have pre-Celtic roots. Sebrena emerged as a modern variant, particularly in the mid-20th century in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seb, Bree, Rena
Sibling names for Sebrena
Names that share Sebrena's style, for a brother or sister.
