Seraphine Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SER-uh-feen //ˈsɛrəfiːn//
Origin: Hebrew; Latin; French
Meaning: Hebrew: burning one; Latin: seraphim; French: fiery
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Seraphine has its roots in the Hebrew word "seraphim," which refers to a type of celestial being or angelic order mentioned in the Bible. The term is derived from the Hebrew root "s-r-p," meaning "to burn," which reflects the fiery nature attributed to these angels.
The name made its way into Latin as "seraphinus," and subsequently into Old French as "seraphin," before being adopted into English as Seraphine. This linguistic journey highlights the name's deep biblical and theological significance, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions.
Historically, the seraphim are described in the Book of Isaiah (circa 8th century BCE) as beings that surround the throne of God, praising Him and serving as intermediaries between the divine and humanity. The concept of seraphim was further popularized in Christian texts, particularly during the Middle Ages, as theologians elaborated on angelology.
The name Seraphine, as a feminine form, likely emerged in the late medieval period, coinciding with a growing interest in angelic figures and their attributes in religious and literary contexts. Culturally, the name Seraphine carries connotations of purity, light, and divine love, resonating with the qualities associated with the seraphim.
It has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing grace and celestial beauty. The name's melodic quality and ethereal associations have contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures and languages.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Sera or Phina have also emerged, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name.
Famous people named Seraphine
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Seraphine is a fictional character best known as a champion in the video game League of Legends.
Fictional characters named Seraphine
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Seraphine is a fictional character from the video game League of Legends. She is a talented musician and mage who uses her voice to inspire and empower her allies.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Seraphine was first seen in the United States in 1892.
Seraphine has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Seraphine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Seraphine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Seraphine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Seraphine (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Seraphine.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |