Seraphim
Every Seraphim since 1923 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Seraphim
Seraphim is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,782 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 339 American babies have been named Seraphim — about 66% girls and 34% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Seraphim stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Seraphim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,782 | 10 | #8,136 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,970 | 8 | #9,726 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,164 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,368 | 11 | #7,677 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,025 | 6 | #11,909 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,839 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,283 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,544 | 8 | #9,526 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,883 | 6 | #11,986 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,339 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,430 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,423 | 9 | #8,677 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,845 | 9 | #8,651 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,625 | 6 | #12,036 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,286 | 6 | #12,018 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,643 | 8 | #9,534 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,002 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,269 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,718 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,490 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,788 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,794 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,963 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,940 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,867 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,600 | — | — |
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Famous people named Seraphim
- Seraphim of Sarov Religious figure · 1754–1833
- Seraphim Rose Religious figure · 1934–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Seraphim in 2025?
Seraphim ranked #10,782 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Seraphim?
339 babies have been named Seraphim in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Seraphim most popular?
Seraphim peaked in 2014, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Seraphim a boy or girl name?
Seraphim is used for both: about 66% of babies named Seraphim have been girls and 34% boys.
Is the name Seraphim rising or falling?
Seraphim has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Seraphim?
Well-known people named Seraphim include Seraphim of Sarov (religious figure), Seraphim Rose (religious figure).