Rising since 1987, #1,605 for girls today.
Popularity of Serene since 1914
Babies named Serene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 216 |
| 1980s | 243 |
| 1990s | 355 |
| 2000s | 641 |
| 2010s | 800 |
| 2020s | 662 |
Meaning & origin
Serene entered the U.S. popularity charts in 1914 but remained a rare choice for most of the 20th century. In 2025 it reached its peak rank of 1605, with roughly 1 in 12364 girls receiving the name, a rise beginning in 1987. The name is most popular in Maryland, Michigan, and Arizona, suggesting a broad but modest appeal. Its strength lies in its direct and positive meaning, which resonates with parents looking for a calm virtue name without the long history of traditional choices.
Serene is a modern English name derived from the adjective serene, which comes from the Latin serenus meaning clear, calm, or fair. It has been used as a given name since at least the early 20th century, likely influenced by the virtue name tradition and the popularity of similar sounding names such as Serena and Sabrina.
Where Serene is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Rena, Seri
Sibling names for Serene
Names that share Serene's style, for a brother or sister.
