Total births
307
Boys' name · since 1913
Severino
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 307 babies named Severino, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12449
- among boys today
- 307
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
307 babies have been named Severino since 1913, making it today's #12449 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Severino recorded 307 times among boys since 1913, holding rank #12449 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, 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 1913 to 2024.
- #12449 among boys today
- 307 born since 1913
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Severino is currently the #12449 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 307 born since 1913, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12449
- among boys today
- 307
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Severino vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12449
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Severino was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
12 babies were named Severino in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
How Severino compares
307 46th percentile among 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
Severino's all-time total is 16% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Severino | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 307 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Severino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Severino's full recorded timeline at 1957, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Severino at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1922
Current rank
#12,449
Active since
1913
Severino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2024
- Peak year (1922)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Severino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Severino's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Severino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
46 births
- 1920s
1920s
78 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 24
1960s
24 births
- 1970s
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 78 births (25% of all-time use).
Severino by state
Where Severino concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
Massachusetts share of Severino's total US births 1.6%
Even split
5 of 307 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Severino? ▼
Severino has been given to 307 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12449 as of the latest data. 12 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Severino most popular? ▼
Severino was most popular in the 1920s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Severino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Severino are Massachusetts (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Severino been used? ▼
Severino has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 112 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Severino? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Seven, Sevyn, Severo, Severin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Severino's data
- Severino's decade-level peak was the 1920s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Severinos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Severino
Nearby Names Like Severino
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Severino
Seven Boy
#895 3,434 births
Sevyn Boy
#661 2,309 births
Severo Boy
1,400 births
Severin Boy
#5922 914 births
Severiano Boy
#12506 803 births
Compare Severino side by side: Severino vs Seven Severino vs Sevyn Severino vs Severo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Severino
Ezel #12448
274 births · Peak 2018
Ugo #12450
312 births · Peak 1921
Benigno #12447
1,608 births · Peak 1990
Constantin #12451
250 births · Peak 2006
Armondo #12446
1,449 births · Peak 1997
Doroteo #12452
692 births · Peak 1929
Stevens #12445
1,306 births · Peak 1989
Forbes #12453
242 births · Peak 1918
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, 1913–2024 (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. "Severino: #12449 Boys' Name - 307 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/severino. 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 Severino 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.