Total births
1,782
Boys' name · since 1915
Serafin
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,782 babies named Serafin, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5473
- among boys today
- 1,782
- born since 1915
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Serafin is the #5473 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,782 recorded since 1915.
Serafin has 1,782 recorded births among boys since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5473 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #5473 among boys today
- 1,782 born since 1915
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Serafin is currently the #5473 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 1,782 born since 1915, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5473
- among boys today
- 1,782
- born since 1915
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Serafin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5473
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Serafin was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
33 babies were named Serafin in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Serafin compares
1,782 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Serafin's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Serafin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,782 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Serafin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Serafin splits its recorded history at 1971: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Serafin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#5,473
Active since
1915
Serafin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Serafin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Serafin's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Serafin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 39
1910s
39 births
- 1920s
1920s
132 births
- 1930s
1930s
110 births
- 1940s 93
1940s
93 births
- 1950s
1950s
119 births
- 1960s
1960s
155 births
- 1970s
1970s
168 births
- 1980s
1980s
215 births
- 1990s
1990s
243 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
155 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 259 births (15% of all-time use).
How Serafin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Serafin's total volume
Serafin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Serafin by state
Where Serafin concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 344 | 19.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 166 | 9.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 13 | 0.7% |
| #5 | New Mexico | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.4% |
California share of Serafin's total US births 19.3%
Even split
344 of 1,782 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Serafin? ▼
1,782 babies have been named Serafin since 1915. It currently ranks #5473 among boys. The peak year was 1993 with 33 births.
When was Serafin most popular? ▼
Serafin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Serafin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Serafin are California (344 births), Texas (166 births), Illinois (21 births).
How long has the name Serafin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Serafin since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Serafin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sergio, Servando, Serge, Serjio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Serafin's data
- Serafin's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (259 total births) through the 2020s (94) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Serafins (344 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Serafin
Nearby Names Like Serafin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Serafin
Sergio Boy
#402 81,878 births
Servando Boy
#5940 2,203 births
Serge Boy
#7821 1,628 births
Serjio Boy
#12578 1,009 births
Sergey Boy
#12924 488 births
Compare Serafin side by side: Serafin vs Sergio Serafin vs Servando Serafin vs Serge
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Serafin
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Serafin: #5473 Boys' Name - 1,782 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/serafin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Serafin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.