Sebrena
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "sebrinus" meaning "from the evening".
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Sebrena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sebrena today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sebrena births was 1969 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sebrena. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
1969
37 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1995 SSA rank
#11,530
Tracked since 1955
Census
Sebrena in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 413 people with the first name Sebrena, which placed it at #23,623 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,623
National first-name rank
People counted
413
413 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
63.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sebrena
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sebrena is Black at 63.0%. The next largest groups are White (29.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sebrena described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sebrena at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American63.0% · 260
- White29.8% · 123
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 12
- Two or more races2.9% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Popularity
Sebrena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sebrena from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 233 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sebrena by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sebrena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sebrenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, Alabama recorded the most babies named Sebrena, while North Carolina, Alabama, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sebrena
The name Sebrena is a unique and intriguing moniker with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. While its precise linguistic roots remain elusive, many scholars believe it to be derived from an archaic Celtic term, possibly denoting a connection to the natural world or a reverence for the elements.
One theory suggests that Sebrena finds its genesis in the ancient Gaulish language, spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited modern-day France and parts of Western Europe. The name's phonetic structure and cadence bear similarities to words related to concepts such as "earth" or "nature," hinting at a deep-rooted veneration for the land and its bounties.
Alternatively, some linguists trace Sebrena's lineage to the Old Irish tongue, proposing a link to the word "saibhir," which translates to "wealthy" or "abundant." This connection could imply a historical association with prosperity, fertility, or the bountiful harvest so crucial to agrarian societies.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding its etymology, the name Sebrena has left an indelible mark on the annals of history, appearing in various contexts and cultures throughout the ages. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in the ancient Celtic folklore and bardic tales, where Sebrena was often depicted as a powerful goddess or mythical figure, revered for her connection to the earth's natural cycles.
In the Middle Ages, the name experienced a resurgence, particularly in the British Isles, where it was borne by several notable figures. Sebrena of Wessex, a renowned 9th-century noblewoman and landowner, is remembered for her contributions to the development of early English law and her patronage of the arts.
The Renaissance period also witnessed the rise of Sebrena's popularity, with several prominent individuals bearing the name. Sebrena Bellini, an Italian painter and illustrator from the 16th century, gained acclaim for her exquisite illuminated manuscripts and frescoes adorning churches across Northern Italy.
In the literary realm, Sebrena found its way into the works of esteemed authors, such as the 17th-century English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. In his play "The Tempest," the character of Sebrena is depicted as a mystical spirit, embodying the ethereal and otherworldly qualities often associated with the name.
Moving into the 19th century, Sebrena Grimké, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, left an indelible mark on the fight for social justice and equality. Her unwavering dedication to the cause of emancipation and her eloquent writings inspired generations of reformers and helped shape the discourse on human rights.
As the centuries unfolded, the name Sebrena continued to grace the lives of remarkable individuals, each adding their unique chapter to its rich tapestry of history and significance. From artists and intellectuals to activists and visionaries, the name has been a beacon of strength, creativity, and a deep connection to the natural world.
People
Sebrena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sebrena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sebrena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sebrena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sebrena going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 904,365 US residents.
Is Sebrena a common name?
We classify Sebrena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 449 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sebrena most popular?
The single biggest year for Sebrena was 1969, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sebrena is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sebrena in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 413 people with the name Sebrena, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,623 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sebrena in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sebrena?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sebrena leans strongly female. 405 people counted with this name were female (98.3%), compared with 7 male bearers (1.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sebrena?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sebrena is Black at 63.0%. The next largest groups are White (29.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sebrena most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sebrena in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.0% (260 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sebrena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sebrena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sebrena in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sebrena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sebrena in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sebrena can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Sebrena?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.