Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Cerina since 1966
Babies named Cerina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 180 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Cerina is a rare and modern feminine name, first recorded in the United States in 1966. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it likely developed as a variant of Serena or as a feminine form of Cerinus. The name experienced modest popularity, reaching its peak in 2000 at rank 11,932. As of 2025, it remains stable in usage, given to about 1 in every 229,610 girls. While Cerina has not been strongly associated with any particular state, it reflects a broader trend of melodic, Latin-based feminine names. Its rarity gives it a distinct appeal, blending familiarity with uniqueness.
Cerina is a modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1966. It may be a variant of Serena, from Latin serenus meaning 'clear, bright, serene'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Cerinus, a Latin name possibly related to Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture. The name remains relatively rare, used steadily but infrequently over the decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ceri, Rina, Sera
Sibling names for Cerina
Names that share Cerina's style, for a brother or sister.
