Declining since 2000, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Cerena since 1915
Babies named Cerena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Cerena is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1915. It reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2000, and has since fallen in usage. In 2025, approximately 1 in 321,453 girls were named Cerena. The name is predominantly a modern variant of Serena, with Latin origins. Its similarity to more common names like Serena and Selena may contribute to its occasional use, but Cerena remains an uncommon choice.
Cerena is likely a modern variant of Serena, a Latin name derived from 'serenus' meaning 'calm, clear, serene'. Serena was used in Roman times and later revived in the English-speaking world. The spelling Cerena emerged as a phonetic variation, possibly influenced by names ending in '-ena'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ceri, Rena, Sera
Sibling names for Cerena
Names that share Cerena's style, for a brother or sister.
