Holding steady.
Popularity of Seferino since 1905
Babies named Seferino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Seferino's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 159 |
| 1930s | 147 |
| 1940s | 158 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 121 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Seferino is an obscure Spanish name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1905, with a peak of 5 births that same year. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has remained exceedingly rare, with no recorded births in most years and a negligible one-in-N ratio. The name never ranked in the top 1000 and has no recorded top states, reflecting its extremely limited usage. As a variant of Severino, it shares roots with Latin names tied to early Christian saints, yet it has not experienced any revival. Parents considering Seferino are likely drawn to its distinctive sound and religious heritage, though it remains a highly unconventional choice in contemporary America.
Seferino is the Spanish form of Severinus, a Late Latin name derived from Severus, meaning 'stern' or 'serious'. The name Severus was common in ancient Rome, and its diminutive Severinus was borne by several early Christian saints, including a pope. The Spanish variant Seferino emerged through phonetic evolution, and while historically used in Spanish-speaking communities, it has become rare in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sefer, Fino, Sefo
Variants: Severino, Séverin, Severianus
Sibling names for Seferino
Names that share Seferino's style, for a brother or sister.
