Severio
Of Latin origin, meaning severe, grave, or strict.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Severio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Severio today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Severio births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Severio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Severio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,489
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Severio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Severio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Severio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Severio
The name Severio is derived from the Latin name Severus, which means "severe" or "strict." It has its roots in ancient Roman culture and can be traced back to the 1st century AD.
During the Roman Empire, the name Severus was often given to individuals who possessed qualities such as seriousness, austerity, and discipline. It was a popular name among the Roman nobility and military leaders.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Severus was Lucius Septimius Severus, who ruled as Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. He was born in 145 AD in the Roman province of Africa and rose through the ranks of the military before becoming emperor.
Another famous bearer of the name was Alexander Severus, who ruled as Roman emperor from 222 to 235 AD. He was known for his just and benevolent rule, and his reign was marked by relative peace and stability.
In the 4th century AD, Flavius Severus was a Roman emperor who reigned for a brief period in 461-465 AD. He was a military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of the Western Roman Empire against the invading barbarian tribes.
Moving forward in time, Severio was also the name of a 12th-century Italian monk and scholar, Severio of Ravenna, who was renowned for his contributions to the study of canon law and theology.
In the 16th century, Severio Mercuriale was an Italian physician and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was born in 1515 and is known for his work on anatomy and the study of muscles.
While the name Severio is not as common today as it was in ancient times, it continues to be used, particularly in Italian-speaking regions, as a nod to its rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Severio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Severio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Severio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Severio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Severio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Severio a common name?
We classify Severio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Severio most popular?
The single biggest year for Severio was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Severio is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Severio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Severio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Severio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Severio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Severio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Severio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Severio?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Severio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.