Holding steady.
Popularity of Severa since 1898
Babies named Severa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Severa's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 104 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Severa is a Latin feminine name meaning 'stern' or 'serious', the female counterpart of Severus. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1898, and its peak popularity was in 1907, during the early 1900s decade. The name has maintained a stable, albeit rare, presence since then, with no significant revival. Because it has never ranked in the top 1000, the one-in-N rate is not available, but its trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice. Severa has not been among the top names in any state, and its use is scattered, appealing to parents drawn to classical, ancient Roman names.
Severa is the feminine form of the Latin name Severus, which derives from the Latin adjective 'severus' meaning 'stern, serious, strict'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Severa of Orense. It was also used among Roman nobility, with the masculine form Severus being a cognomen in several prominent families. The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the 1900s decade.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sev, Vera, Sevy
Sibling names for Severa
Names that share Severa's style, for a brother or sister.
