Serafim

Serafim is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 6 boys in 2025.

Serafim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Serafim

Serafim belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Serafim first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9991 in 1994, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 20 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Serafim in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#9991 in 1994
Peak year
1994
Total since 1880
20

Serafim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#2488 in 2019
Babies named Serafim in 2025
6
Total since 1996
60

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Serafim mean?

The meaning of Serafim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Serafim a boy or girl name?

Serafim is a boy name. In England & Wales, 6 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Serafim?

Serafim comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Serafim?

Serafim first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #9991 in 1994, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.