Sverre
A boy's name of Old Norse origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 12 babies have been named Sverre in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Sverre is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sverre is an Old Norse masculine name, a Norwegian and Swedish variant of the ancient name derived from the Norse sverrir, meaning wild or spinning, possibly related to battle or a whirlwind. It is one of the classic Old Norse names that has been used continuously in Scandinavia since the Viking Age.
Sverre was the name of the 12th-century Norwegian king Sverre Sigurdsson, who fought his way to the throne against considerable odds. In the U.S., the name is exceedingly rare — carried almost exclusively by Scandinavian Americans with deep Norwegian or Swedish roots and a commitment to preserving their heritage names.
EtymologyShow more
Sverre first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1913. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Old Norse classification suggests a path from old norse linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sverre has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | #3464 | — |
The Story of Sverre
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1913, Sverre is a name steeped in history. Boys named Sverre are most likely born between 1913 and 1916.
How rare is Sverre?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sverre is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1910s with 12 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1913–1916)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #4450 |
| 1913 | 7 | #2478 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sverre a boy's or girl's name?
When was Sverre most popular?
How popular is the name Sverre?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1916