Severin
Every Severin since 1908 — 914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Severin
Severin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,089 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 914 American babies have been named Severin. Its peak came in 2014, when 28 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 Severin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Severin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,089 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,141 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,654 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,186 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,615 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,005 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,356 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,283 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,490 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,066 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,058 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,762 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,289 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,875 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,084 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,496 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,612 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,177 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,080 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,603 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,621 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,156 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,431 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,644 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,354 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,667 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,936 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,400 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,082 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,705 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,641 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,585 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,690 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,177 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,031 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Severin
- Severin Freund Skier · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Severin in 2025?
Severin ranked #6,089 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Severin?
914 babies have been named Severin in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Severin most popular?
Severin peaked in 2014, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Severin a boy or girl name?
Severin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Severin rising or falling?
Severin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Severin?
Well-known people named Severin include Severin Freund (skier).