Severt
A masculine given name of North Germanic origin meaning "revered" or "servant".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Severt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Severt today is around 140 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Severt births was 1896 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Severt. 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
- • The typical person named Severt is about 140 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Severts were born before 1896.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Severt. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1896
7 babies that year
Average age
140
years old
1928 SSA rank
#4,646
Tracked since 1882
Popularity
Severt: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Severt from the 1880s through to the 1920s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 17 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Severt 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 Severt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Severt
The given name Severt has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old Norse name Siverthr. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse elements "siger" meaning victory and "varthr" meaning guard or guardian. The name Severt can be traced back to the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 11th century.
Severt was a relatively common name among the Norse and Germanic peoples during the Middle Ages. Historical records indicate that it was particularly prevalent in Scandinavia and the regions where Norse influence was strong, such as parts of present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and the British Isles.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Severt was Severt Sigurdsson, a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the late 10th century. He played a role in the conversion of Norway to Christianity and was mentioned in the Icelandic sagas.
Another notable figure was Severt Jacobsen, a Dutch explorer and navigator who lived in the early 17th century. He was among the first Europeans to explore parts of Australia and the East Indies.
In the realm of literature, the name Severt appears in the Old Norse poem "Hávamál," which is part of the Poetic Edda collection. The poem refers to a character named Severt, although the context and details surrounding this individual are not entirely clear.
During the Middle Ages, the name Severt was also found among the nobility and ruling classes in various parts of Europe. One example is Severt II, Count of Oldenburg, who lived in the 13th century and played a role in the political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire.
In more recent times, Severt Dahl Mellbye was a Norwegian lawyer and politician who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1920 to 1921.
While the name Severt has become less common in modern times, it still holds historical significance and remains a part of the cultural heritage of the Germanic and Scandinavian regions.
People
Severt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Severt 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
Severt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Severt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Severt 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 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Severt a common name?
We classify Severt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Severt most popular?
The single biggest year for Severt was 1896, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Severt is about 140 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 Severt in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Severt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Severt 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 Severt still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Severt 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 Severt 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 many people are called Severt?
You can see how many Americans are named Severt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.