Seferina
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 251 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Seferina is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records stretching from 1902 to 2007, Seferina has over 105 years of American history behind it — long enough to have been worn by great-grandparents and potentially rediscovered by today’s parents.
Seferina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Seferina is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a feminine form of Seferino or Zeferino, the Spanish form of Zephyrinus, from the Latin Zephyrus — the Greek god of the west wind, meaning 'west wind' or 'zephyr.' Saint Zephyrinus was a 3rd-century pope, and the name has been used in Latin American Catholic tradition.
Seferina carries the lightness of the west wind in its very roots — a name that moves through a room like a breeze, warm and gentle, barely touching before it passes on.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Seferina is rooted in the Spanish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1902 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Seferina’s rarity (251 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Seferina has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1902.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | #17248 | — |
| 1990s | 6 | #12789 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 15 | #9297 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #6382 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 25 | #3659 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 36 | #3971 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 100 | #3570 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 45 | #3287 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 13 | #1833 | — |
The Story of Seferina
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Seferina is a name steeped in history. Girls named Seferina are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Seferina?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Seferina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1902, peaked in the 1920s with 100 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Seferina by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1902–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | #17248 |
| 1991 | 6 | #12789 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10607 |
| 1981 | 8 | #7987 |
| 1953 | 5 | #6382 |
| 1942 | 7 | #4065 |
| 1941 | 6 | #4356 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2556 |
| 1938 | 8 | #3418 |
| 1933 | 11 | #2665 |
| 1932 | 6 | #4346 |
| 1931 | 6 | #4276 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5151 |
| 1929 | 5 | #5185 |
| 1928 | 5 | #5328 |
| 1927 | 12 | #2834 |
| 1926 | 9 | #3516 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3980 |
| 1924 | 10 | #3350 |
| 1923 | 10 | #3327 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1902–2007