Rising since 1989, #325 for girls today.
Popularity of Serena since 1880
Babies named Serena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 141 |
| 1890s | 184 |
| 1900s | 218 |
| 1910s | 359 |
| 1920s | 406 |
| 1930s | 354 |
| 1940s | 595 |
| 1950s | 1,055 |
| 1960s | 2,568 |
| 1970s | 4,844 |
| 1980s | 5,263 |
| 1990s | 8,444 |
| 2000s | 10,634 |
| 2010s | 7,331 |
| 2020s | 5,054 |
Meaning & origin
Serena has been in steady use since the 1880s, when it first appeared on U.S. records. Its modern resurgence dates from around 1989, and the name has been on a rising trajectory ever since. By 2000, Serena reached its peak popularity ranking, and it continues to be well-liked, currently ranking 325 in 2025, or about 1 in 1,706 births. The name has seen particular favor in Washington D.C., Montana, and New Jersey. Its Latin roots and serene meaning give it a timeless appeal that transcends trends.
Serena is the feminine form of the Latin name Serenus, derived from the word 'serenus', meaning 'clear, bright, calm, serene'. It was used in ancient Roman times and later revived in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.
Where Serena is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Serena” around the world
Where Serena lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
190
babies in 2024
Ireland
13
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
19
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rena, Sere, Riri
Sibling names for Serena
Names that share Serena's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Valentina, Camilla, Adriana, Aria, Isabella, Arianna, Melody, Selena, Amairani, Caressa, Kadence, Maliah, Sabina, Salina, Adrina, Allegra, Aurea, Celena, Charlena, Divina, Janea, Korina, Melodee, Oriana, Qiana, Sarena, Sebrina, Alliana, Allura, Arieal, Belicia, Berenise, Calysta, Cerina, Demaria, Kalisa, Kalysta, Larena, Lyrica, Sabreena, Sabryna, Saleena, Sareena, Seleste, Syrena, Terrina, Tiarah, Adianna, Aquila, Arieonna, Braniya, Camaria, Celes, Eraina, Gioia, Isella, Jaleena, Marcena, Maxima, Mirranda, Montina, Morena, Sabrinia, Sanyla, Saprina, Sareen, Seleena, Seretha, Serrina, Seryna, Subrena, Subrina, Surina, Sylena, Teriana, Teyona, Vanissa, Celines, Dalicia, Eriyana, Jalaina, Aerionna, Alvita, Amarria, Anaissa, Arryana, Arryanna, Cartina, Cassandr, Celestial, Dejana, Delisia, Desyre, Endora, Gelisa, Jasmene, Keiandra, Lareta, Latissa, Merliah, Placida, Raianna, Rayvn, Reginna, Relena, Salisa, Sanora, Satina, Satrina, Serana, Silena, Suprina, Telesa, Valerya, Valina, Valyncia, Verenise, Zelene
Brothers: Julian, Adrian, Dominic, Marcus, Lucian, Damari, Demitrius, Derrion, Eriberto, Exavier, Marino, Osiris, Corvin, Dareon, Diangelo, Dimitrius, Marsean, Placido, Sabian, Silvano, Trevell, Antiono, Armonte, Terion, Tyrae, Savien, Tranquilino, Adante, Daimien, Dameian, Derrico, Devario, Sanuel
Names like Serena
Names whose popularity has moved with Serena's over the last 50 years.
