Seraphina
From Late Latin Seraphina, name of obscure early martyrs, from biblical seraphim.
Every Seraphina since 1916 — 4,093 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Seraphina
Seraphina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #600 in 2025 with 489 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 4,093 American babies have been named Seraphina. Its peak came in 2025, when 489 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Seraphina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Seraphina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 489 | #600 |
| 2024 | 363 | #779 |
| 2023 | 267 | #970 |
| 2022 | 247 | #1,038 |
| 2021 | 231 | #1,085 |
| 2020 | 176 | #1,275 |
| 2019 | 258 | #1,003 |
| 2018 | 225 | #1,100 |
| 2017 | 204 | #1,197 |
| 2016 | 212 | #1,183 |
| 2015 | 204 | #1,217 |
| 2014 | 175 | #1,343 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1,345 |
| 2012 | 151 | #1,496 |
| 2011 | 153 | #1,466 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1,884 |
| 2009 | 88 | #2,239 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,367 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,924 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,554 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,473 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,266 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,837 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,480 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,578 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,747 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,788 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seraphina mean?
From Late Latin Seraphina, name of obscure early martyrs, from biblical seraphim.
How popular is the name Seraphina in 2025?
Seraphina ranked #600 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 489 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Seraphina?
4,093 babies have been named Seraphina in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Seraphina most popular?
Seraphina peaked in 2025, when 489 newborns received the name.
Is Seraphina a boy or girl name?
Seraphina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Seraphina rising or falling?
Seraphina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.