How Many People Are Named Seraphin?

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

Seraphin
Very Rare
Hebrew

Seraphin means 'fiery ones' in Hebrew, making it a name steeped in biblical imagery. Only 5 people named Seraphin live in the US today, which is just 1 in 66,370,347 Americans. This name peaked in popularity in 1919 with 6 births, showing it's a classic, old-school choice.

~931
Living in US
1 in 356,014
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fiery ones
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Passionate Inspired Spiritual
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

91,379
Worldwide Bearers
#11,063
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
55,165
🇧🇯 Benin
11,776
🇨🇲 Cameroon
6,555
🇲🇬 Madagascar
5,441
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2,711
🇷🇼 Rwanda
2,175
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,387
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,253
🇹🇩 Chad
803
🇬🇳 Guinea
795

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
5
Would be under 30 (19%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
21
Would be over 60 (81%)

All 26 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
30
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
99

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

📜 Seraphin Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Seraphin has remained a very rare name, with only 26 recorded births in the United States since records began. Today, the majority of people named Seraphin are over 60 years old, with 81% falling into this age bracket. This significant skew towards older individuals suggests that Seraphin is more commonly found among older generations, maintaining its status as a traditional name rather than a trendy choice.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Seraphin's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Seraphin

How Many People Have the Name Seraphin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 931 people in the United States currently share the name Seraphin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 356,014 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Seraphin a Common or Rare Name?

Seraphin is classified as Very 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 Seraphin Mean?

Seraphin means "fiery ones" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Seraphin Most Popular?

The name Seraphin reached peak popularity in 1919, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Seraphin?

Approximately 931 people named Seraphin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 931. That works out to roughly 1 in 356,014 Americans.

Is Seraphin a rare name?

Seraphin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 356,014 Americans has this name.

What does the name Seraphin mean?

Seraphin means "fiery ones" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Seraphin more male or female?

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

When was Seraphin most popular?

Seraphin peaked in 1919 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US931
All-Time Births931
1 in X1 in 356,014
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1919
World Rank#11,063
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.