Severus
Meaningstern, severe · Latin
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,358 in 2016
9 babies were named Severus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,209 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Severus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Severus, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Severus would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySeverus first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,358.
- New on the sceneSeverus wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- TrendSeverus has slipped 1,209 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Severus means “stern, severe”.
About the name Severus
Severus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “stern, severe”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Severus for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 15 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,358 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.5 | 154,110 boys |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 154,639 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Severus
What does the name Severus mean?
Severus means “stern, severe” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Severus?
Severus has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Severus a boy or girl name?
Severus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Severus?
Severus ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,358).