Severo
Every Severo since 1904 — 1,400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Severo
Severo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,776 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 1,400 American babies have been named Severo. Its peak came in 1924, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Severo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Severo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,776 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,852 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,549 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,425 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,778 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,924 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,532 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,618 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,735 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,739 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,880 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,568 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,158 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,893 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,497 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,826 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,972 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,436 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,436 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,666 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,367 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,300 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,445 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,734 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,292 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,225 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,625 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,493 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,209 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,028 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,897 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,806 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,436 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,974 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,535 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,761 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,574 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,810 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,033 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Severo
- Severo Ochoa Physician · 1905–1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Severo in 2025?
Severo ranked #11,776 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Severo?
1,400 babies have been named Severo in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Severo most popular?
Severo peaked in 1924, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Severo a boy or girl name?
Severo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Severo rising or falling?
Severo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Severo?
Well-known people named Severo include Severo Ochoa (physician).