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Svend

svend /svənd/ Danish

At a glance

In short
Svend is a traditional Scandinavian male name with a strong and robust sound. It has historical Viking associations and is a unique choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1968 (#4,136)
Babies in 1968
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,277 in 1934
First recorded
1921

Meaning of Svend

Svend is a traditional Scandinavian name that originates from Denmark. It is a male name that has a strong and robust sound to it. In Danish, Svend is pronounced as "svend" (/svənd/). The variation of the name, Sven, is also commonly used.

Although not very popular in recent years in the United States of America, Svend has had some occurrences in the past. According to data from the Social Security Administration, in 1968, there were 5 babies named Svend born in the USA, ranking at 4134th place. The name also appeared on the list in other years such as 1962 and 1961.

Svend carries associations with strength and warrior-like qualities due to its historical use among Viking cultures. It is a unique and distinct choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.

Whether you have Danish heritage or simply appreciate its rich history and powerful sound, Svend can be a great option for those seeking a strong and distinctive name for their little one.

How to pronounce Svend

Danish

Popularity of Svend in the U.S.

Svend was last recorded in the U.S. in 1968, ranked #4,136 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,277 in 1934. It first appears in the records in 1921.

Bar and line chart: Svend in the U.S., 1921–1968. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1934 and 5 in 1968. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,277 in 1934, #4,136 in 1968.
  • Boys named Svend (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1921–1968. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1921⁠–⁠1968 7 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196854,136back
196354,048▼ 408
196263,640▲ 426
196154,066back
193463,277back
192454,347back
192154,322new

Notable people named Svend

  • Svend Robinson is a Canadian politician who served in Parliament from 1979 to 2004 and became its first openly gay member.
  • Svend Asmussen was a Danish jazz violinist known as the Fiddling Viking whose career spanned eight decades.
  • Svend Auken was a Danish Social Democrat who served in parliament from 1971 until his death.
  • Svend Axelsson is a Danish modernist architect known for his longtime partnership with Knud Holscher at KHR Architects.
  • Svend Nielsen was a Danish footballer who represented Denmark in ten international matches and competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.