Seraphina

A familiar Latin name with steady appeal.

Girl's nameLatinRising fast Also a pet name
#778 193in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Latin.

Seraphina is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, derived from the Hebrew word seraphim, meaning "burning ones" — the highest order of angels in biblical tradition. It is a name of celestial grandeur and rare beauty.

Though long considered an ornate rarity, Seraphina surged into public view when Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck chose it for their daughter in 2009. It now ranks in the top 800 U.S. girl names — a true sleeper hit for parents who love vintage elegance.

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Popularity Over Time

Seraphina climbed 3488 spots in the last 20 years — from #4266 to #778.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Seraphina
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,282
2010s1,864
2000s342
1990s79
1980s29
1910s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 19162024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Seraphina
YearBirthsRank
2024362#778
2023266#971
2022247#1037
2021231#1085
2020176#1275
2019258#1002
2018225#1100
2017204#1197
2016212#1182
2015204#1217
2014175#1342
2013174#1345
2012151#1496
2011153#1466
2010108#1884
200988#2239
200850#3366
200730#4924
200632#4554
200531#4473

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Seraphina has two lives

Seraphina, the baby name
#778girls
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Seraphina, the pet name
#7908pet name
8 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19162024) · Methodology