Severin
How to say it: SEV-eh-rin · /ˈseverɪn/
From Latin Severus, 'stern, serious' - French, German and Scandinavian form.
Severin was the 5,147th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 15 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #5,200 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #5,147 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 15 |
| Share of births | 1 in 221,022 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,200 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Severin peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Severin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Severin
- Severin Freund (born 1988)German ski jumper
- Severin Blindenbacher (born 1983)Swiss ice hockey player
- Severin Lüthi (born 1976)Swiss tennis coach
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