Serigne

Serigne - A very unique male name

Serigne appeared on the charts for the first time in 1995 on position #3466. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Serigne and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Serigne? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Serigne. The baby boy name Serigne was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3489 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Serigne peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 3327.

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Serigne is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Serigne is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,544 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,544.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Serigne is where you live.

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Serigne origin and meaning

Wolof (Senegalese)

From Wolof sëriñ, a title of respect for a religious teacher or marabout, used as a given name in Senegal

In Senegal, Serigne (Sëriñ) is the honorific for Sufi religious leaders — the name Serigne Touba, for the Mouride founder, is on streets and stadiums — and it is also given as a boy's name in honour of those teachers. Its US appearances, sporadic from 1995, come from Senegalese immigrant families. The name carries real religious reverence in its home culture.

Attested etymology

Serigne is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Serigne, pop culture references for the name Serigne and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Serigne

We've found the following names that sound similar to Serigne, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Serigne

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Serigne a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Serigne?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

seh-REEN · /sɛˈriːn/
Wolof pronunciation is closer to seh-REEN-yeh; American use compresses it

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Serigne names a son inside a living tradition of Senegalese faith and respect — a title worn as a name.

Worth knowing

• Outside Senegalese communities the religious weight is invisible and the name will be misread as a girls' name (Serene)