How Many People Are Named Severo?
Complete statistics for the name Severo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Severo means 'severe' in Latin, fitting for a name that's very rare with only 836 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 394,546 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity back in 1924.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 1,394 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Severo Through the Generations
Severo has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, with 24 babies born in 1924. Today, the majority of people named Severo are over 60, with 57% falling into this age group. The remaining 43% are split between those under 30 and those aged 30 to 60, showing a slow decline in usage but still holding onto its charm among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Severo's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Severo
How Many People Have the Name Severo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 453 people in the United States currently share the name Severo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 731,676 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Severo a Common or Rare Name?
Severo 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 Severo Mean?
Severo means "severe" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Severo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Severo Most Popular?
The name Severo reached peak popularity in 1924, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Severo?
Approximately 453 people named Severo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 453. That works out to roughly 1 in 731,676 Americans.
Is Severo a rare name?
Severo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 731,676 Americans has this name.
What does the name Severo mean?
Severo means "severe" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Severo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Severo are male and 0% are female.
When was Severo most popular?
Severo peaked in 1924 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.