Sergei Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSER-gay / ˈsɛrɡeɪRussian; Slavic
Meaning
Servant of God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sergei is derived from the Latin name Sergius, which has ancient Roman roots. It became popular in Russia and other Slavic countries, particularly during the 19th century. Sergei has been borne by numerous notable figures in Russian history, including writers, artists, and political leaders.
Trend Summary
The name Sergei has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased usage particularly among Russian immigrant communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sergey
- Sergio
International Variants
- Sergio (Spanish)
- Serguei (Portuguese)
- Serge (French)
- Sergi (Catalan)
- Sergio (Italian)
Famous people named Sergei
Sergei Rachmaninoff was a renowned Russian composer and pianist known for his romantic music and virtuosic piano concertos.
Sergei Eisenstein was a pioneering Soviet film director and theorist, famous for his work in the early 20th century.
Sergei Prokofiev was a celebrated Russian composer and pianist, recognized for his contributions to classical music in the 20th century.
Sergei Bubka is a former Ukrainian pole vaulter who set world records and won multiple Olympic medals.
Fictional characters named Sergei
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sergei was first seen in the United States in 1925. Sergei has ranked as high as #1249 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sergei has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sergei
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |