Seferino
Seferino is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
West wind or belonging to Zephyrus.
Origin and history
Seferino is a masculine Spanish name derived from the classical Greek name Zephyrinus, meaning 'west wind'. Historically associated with Saint Zephyrinus, a 2nd-century Pope, the name has seen limited but continuous usage in the United States, primarily within Hispanic communities. It remains a rare and traditional choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,235 babies in the United States have been named Seferino since 1880. It ranks #3463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (87.8 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- NM (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 159 |
| 1930-1940 | 147 |
| 1940-1950 | 158 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 107 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Seferino
- Seferino Garcia: boxer, world champion
Nicknames
Sefe, Rino
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Pope Zephyrinus, who led the Catholic Church from 199 to 217 AD.
- The underlying root Zephyrus refers to the ancient Greek god and personification of the gentle west wind.