A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Severino since 1913
Babies named Severino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Severino's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Severino is a rare but enduring masculine name of Latin origin, meaning 'stern' or 'serious'. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1913, it saw its peak usage in that same year, though even then it was uncommon. After decades of minimal use, the name began to rise again in the 2020s, with a notable uptick since 2022. It is frequently associated with Italian and Hispanic heritage. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered but loyal usage. Severino's revival suggests a growing interest in vintage, saintly names with a strong cultural identity.
Severino is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Severinus, which itself derives from the Roman family name Severus, meaning 'stern' or 'serious'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 5th-century bishop of Naples and a 6th-century monk and abbot. Although rare in the United States, Severino has maintained a steady presence in Italian and Hispanic communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seve, Rino, Sever
Variants: Severinus, Severo, Sévérin
Sibling names for Severino
Names that share Severino's style, for a brother or sister.
