Boy · #7,213 in 2026

Severus

Name: Popularity of the name Severus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Severus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,213

Peak Rank

#3,358 (2016)

Total Babies

187

5-Yr Trend

-25%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3358

Peak Rank

187

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Severus

Severus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 33 Severuss were born — ranking #3,358 that year. As of 2026, Severus ranks #7,213 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 187 Severuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Severus

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

Sevres
Savorous
Severance
Saras
Ceras
Cirrus
Sirus
Serres
Cerris
Sevis
Cyrus
Saurus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Severus

What does the name Severus mean?

Severus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Severus in 2026?

In 2026, Severus ranks #7,213 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Severus most popular?

Severus reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,358 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Severus most popular?

Severus has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Severus.

Is Severus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Severus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Severus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Severus include Redding, Rei, Miracle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Severus

Severus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 187 births in the dataset. Severus's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,358. Use the chart and map above to compare Severus'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.