Holding steady.
Popularity of Seville since 1979
Babies named Seville per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 65 | 39 |
| 1990s | 8 | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Seville is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its peak usage came in 1987. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never exceeding single-digit birth counts. While its exact origin is debated, it is likely a place name borrowed from the Spanish city of Seville or an anglicization of the French surname Séville. Because of its rarity, it has no strong geographic concentration in the United States. Seville offers a distinctive, melodic sound for parents seeking an uncommon name with European flair.
The origin of Seville as a given name is unclear. It may be derived from the Spanish city of Seville, whose name comes from the Roman 'Hispalis' and ultimately from Phoenician roots. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the French surname Séville, itself a habitational name. As a first name, it appears in U.S. records from 1979 onward, likely a modern coinage inspired by place names or surnames.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sev, Ville
Sibling names for Seville
Names that share Seville's style, for a brother or sister.
