Total births
914
Boys' name · since 1908
Severin
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 914 babies named Severin, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5922
- among boys today
- 914
- born since 1908
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
914 babies have been named Severin since 1908, making it today's #5922 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Severin has been recorded 914 times among boys since 1908, currently ranked #5922 nationally and more common than 59% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2025.
- #5922 among boys today
- 914 born since 1908
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Severin is currently the #5922 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 914 born since 1908, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5922
- among boys today
- 914
- born since 1908
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Severin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5922
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Severin was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
28 babies were named Severin in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Severin compares
914 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Severin's all-time total is 149% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Severin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 914 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Severin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Severin splits its recorded history at 1986: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1908 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Severin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#5,922
Active since
1908
Severin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Severin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Severin's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Severin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 67
1910s
67 births
- 1920s 70
1920s
70 births
- 1930s 32
1930s
32 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 78
1980s
78 births
- 1990s
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
206 births
- 2020s
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 206 births (23% of all-time use).
How Severin 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 Severin's total volume
Severin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Severin by state
Where Severin concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Severin's total US births 3.0%
Even split
27 of 914 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Severin? ▼
Since 1908, Social Security records show 914 babies named Severin. Today it holds rank #5922 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 28 births.
When was Severin most popular? ▼
Severin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Severin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Severin are California (27 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Severin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Severin since 1908 -- 118 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Severin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Seven, Sevyn, Severo, Severiano, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Severin's data
- Severin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (206 total births) through the 2020s (85) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Severins (27 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 Severin
Nearby Names Like Severin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Severin
Seven Boy
#895 3,434 births
Sevyn Boy
#661 2,309 births
Severo Boy
1,400 births
Severiano Boy
#12506 803 births
Sevastian Boy
#8565 539 births
Compare Severin side by side: Severin vs Seven Severin vs Sevyn Severin vs Severo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Severin
Landis #5921
2,299 births · Peak 2006
Cecilio #5923
2,411 births · Peak 1998
Basilio #5920
1,809 births · Peak 1990
Edwardo #5924
6,764 births · Peak 1970
Kemp #5919
1,306 births · Peak 1957
Elis #5925
286 births · Peak 2021
Malachy #5918
690 births · Peak 2002
Laurent #5926
1,994 births · Peak 1927
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, 1908–2025 (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. "Severin: #5922 Boys' Name - 914 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/severin. 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 Severin 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.