Total births
272
Boys' name · since 1912
Serafino
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 272 babies named Serafino, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 272
- total births
- 1912–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Serafino is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 272 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Serafino recorded 272 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2023.
- 272 total births
- 1912–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
272 boys have been named Serafino since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 272
- total births
- 1912–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Serafino was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
15 babies were named Serafino in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Serafino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Serafino splits its recorded history at 1928: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Serafino at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Serafino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2023
- Peak year (1915)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Serafino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Serafino's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Serafino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
80 births
- 1920s
1920s
104 births
- 1930s
1930s
60 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 104 births (38% of all-time use).
Serafino by state
Where Serafino concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 41 | 15.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.8% |
New York share of Serafino's total US births 15.1%
Even split
41 of 272 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Serafino? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 272 babies named Serafino. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 15 births.
When was Serafino most popular? ▼
Serafino was most popular in the 1920s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Serafino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Serafino are New York (41 births), Pennsylvania (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Serafino been used? ▼
Serafino has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 112 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Serafino? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sergio, Servando, Serafin, Serge, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Serafino's data
- Serafino's decade-level peak was the 1920s (104 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Serafinos (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Serafino
Nearby Names Like Serafino
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Serafino
Sergio Boy
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Servando Boy
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Serafin Boy
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Serge Boy
#7821 1,628 births
Serjio Boy
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Compare Serafino side by side: Serafino vs Sergio Serafino vs Servando Serafino vs Serafin
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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, 1912–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Serafino: Baby Name Since 1912 - 272 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/serafino. 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 Serafino 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.