Sepehr
A boy's name of Persian origin with 50 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Sepehr hit its peak of 9 births in 1998, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Sepehr reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Sepehr is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sepehr is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, from the Persian word meaning 'sky,' 'heaven,' or 'firmament.' In Persian poetry and culture, the sky (sepehr) is a symbol of the infinite divine — the vast, turning heavens that govern fate and illuminate the world below.
Sepehr is widely used in Iran and among Iranian diaspora communities worldwide. It carries the lyrical, celestial quality that makes Persian names so beautiful — a name that literally holds the sky in its meaning, infinite and luminous.
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Sepehr is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Persian naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Sepehr creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sepehr has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 18 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 20 | — |
The Story of Sepehr
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Sepehr is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Sepehr are most likely born between 1991 and 2008.
How rare is Sepehr?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sepehr is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 20 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sepehr by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1991–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #13708 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10558 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14150 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14267 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9620 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6747 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9922 |
| 1991 | 6 | #8078 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2020