boy's name
Serafim
seh-rah-FEEM
- Origin Greek
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 110
Serafim is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Serafim is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2019, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Serafim Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 34 |
How Popular Is Serafim?
In 2025, Serafim was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Serafim Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Serafim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Serafim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Serafim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Serafim
- Pronunciation seh-rah-FEEM
Sibling Names for Serafim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Serafim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Serafim
How popular is the name Serafim?
In 2025, Serafim was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Serafim a girl's or a boy's name?
Serafim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Serafim?
Serafim has 3 syllables.
When was Serafim most popular?
Serafim peaked in 2019, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Serafim a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Serafim currently ranks #3,657 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.