Serafino

Meaning & origin

Serafino is a name that has never appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration data since records began in 1880, reflecting its rarity in American usage. The first recorded instance comes from 1912, the earliest year available for this name, with its peak usage occurring in 1915. The trajectory of the name has been stable, meaning it has shown little variation over time. Despite its angelic meaning and strong Italian heritage, Serafino has remained outside mainstream popularity, never breaking into the top 1000 names. Its usage in the United States has been minimal, with no top states recording significant numbers. The name carries a historical depth rooted in the veneration of Saint Seraphino and the seraphim, making it a distinctive choice that honors Italian tradition.

Serafino is the Italian and Spanish form of the Late Latin name Seraphinus, derived from the Hebrew seraphim, a class of celestial beings described in the Book of Isaiah. The name came into use in medieval Italy through veneration of Saint Seraphino, a 13th-century Franciscan friar from Montegranaro. It has remained consistently but modestly used in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.