Unisex · #4,239 in 2026

Seraphin

Current Rank
#4,239
Peak Rank
#3,736 (1919)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #17,168 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,736 (21 total)
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1923
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#3736
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2006
First Year
2006
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#17168
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Seraphin

As a girl name

Seraphin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 5 Seraphins were born — ranking #17,168 that year. As of 2026, Seraphin ranks #17,168 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Seraphins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Seraphin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 6 Seraphins were born — ranking #3,736 that year. As of 2026, Seraphin ranks #4,239 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Seraphins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Seraphin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Seraphin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seraphin

What does the name Seraphin mean?
Seraphin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Seraphin in 2026?
In 2026, Seraphin ranks #4,239 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Seraphin most popular?
Seraphin reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,736 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Seraphin a unisex name?
Yes — Seraphin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Seraphins assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Seraphin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Seraphin include Waddie, Bunyon, Arpad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Seraphin

Seraphin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Seraphin's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,736. Use the chart and map above to compare Seraphin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.