Find out how popular the first name Severin has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Severin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Severin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 15 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Severin.

The history of the first name Severin

The name Severin is derived from the Latin name Severinus, which itself is a derivative of the Roman family name Severus. Severus means "severe" or "strict" in Latin. The name first emerged during the Roman era.

Severin became a popular name among early Christians due to its association with Saint Severinus, a 5th-century monastic founder and apostle of Noricum (modern-day Austria). He was known for his austerity, asceticism, and charitable works.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Severin is found in the writings of Eugippius, a 6th-century monk who authored the Vita Sancti Severini (Life of Saint Severin). This text chronicled the life and miracles of Saint Severinus, further popularizing the name.

In the Middle Ages, the name Severin was widely used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Germanic and Slavic regions. It was often spelled as Severin, Severin, or Severyn.

Notable historical figures named Severin include Severin of Cologne (4th century), a Roman Catholic saint and bishop; Severin of Noricum (410-482), the aforementioned Austrian saint; Severin Eisenmenger (1552-1585), a German mathematician; Severin Roesen (1635-1708), a Dutch Golden Age painter; and Severin Navishensky (1789-1835), a Russian architect.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Severin gained popularity in parts of Eastern Europe, with several notable writers, artists, and intellectuals bearing this name. These include Severin Liebhart (1835-1914), an Austrian poet; Severin Rüttgers (1876-1946), a German politician; and Severin Eismann (1891-1969), an Estonian-Swedish painter and graphic artist.

Over time, the name Severin has been used in various cultures and regions, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. While its usage has waxed and waned across different periods, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in regions with strong Christian and Roman influences.

Data source

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