How Many People Are Named Serafin?

Complete statistics for the name Serafin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Serafin
Rare
Italian

Serafin, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,338 people in the US today, making up 1 in 246,575 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1993 with 33 births, but it's now declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.

~4,281
Living in US
1 in 77,423
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Serafina
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined Passionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

93,390
Worldwide Bearers
#10,831
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
29,185
🇵🇭 Philippines
12,816
🇪🇸 Spain
9,875
🇨🇴 Colombia
9,127
🇺🇸 United States
6,243
🇵🇪 Peru
4,818
🇦🇷 Argentina
4,439
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,714
🇨🇺 Cuba
2,703
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,401

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,338 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
550
Would be under 30 (31%)
615
Would be 30–60 (35%)
592
Would be over 60 (34%)

All 1,757 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Serafin Through the Generations

Serafin has seen its share of ups and downs over the decades. Born in 1993, it reached its highest point with 33 births, but since then, its popularity has been on a steady decline. Today, there are around 1,338 people named Serafin living in the United States, with the majority being middle-aged adults, though the name is fairly evenly distributed across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 336
Texas 160
Illinois 21
New York 13
New Mexico 10
New Jersey 7

⭐ Famous People Named Serafin

Serafin or Serafín is a male given name. Notable people with the name include:Serafín Aedo (1908–1988), Spanish international footballer Serafín Ríos Álvarez, Mexican politician Serafín Avendaño (1838–1916), Galician painter Serafin Baroja (1840–1912), Spanish writer and mining engineer Serafín Bejérez (1952–2022), Uruguayan farmer and politician Serafín Estébanez Calderón (1799–1867), Spanish writer Serafin R. Cuevas (1928–2014), Filipino lawyer Serafín Dengra, Argentinian rugby union player Serafín Dengra (athlete) (1902–1966), Argentinian middle-distance runner Serafín Donderis, Spanish mil…

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✨ Similar Names to Serafin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Serafin's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Serafin

How Many People Have the Name Serafin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,281 people in the United States currently share the name Serafin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 77,423 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Serafin a Common or Rare Name?

Serafin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Serafin Mean?

Serafin means "creative variant of Serafina" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Serafin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Serafin Most Popular?

The name Serafin reached peak popularity in 1993, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Serafin?

Approximately 4,281 people named Serafin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,281. That works out to roughly 1 in 77,423 Americans.

Is Serafin a rare name?

Serafin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 77,423 Americans has this name.

What does the name Serafin mean?

Serafin means "creative variant of Serafina" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Serafin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Serafin are male and 0% are female.

When was Serafin most popular?

Serafin peaked in 1993 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,281
All-Time Births4,281
1 in X1 in 77,423
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1993
World Rank#10,831
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.