Declining since 1999, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Serina since 1918
Babies named Serina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 333 |
| 1970s | 860 |
| 1980s | 976 |
| 1990s | 1,493 |
| 2000s | 1,262 |
| 2010s | 619 |
| 2020s | 201 |
Meaning & origin
Serina is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'clear, calm, serene', and has been in use in the United States since 1918. Its popularity peaked in 1998, but it has been on a downward trend since 1999. In 2025, the name ranked 4172, with approximately 1 in 47273 babies named Serina. The name has been most frequently given in California. Serina can be considered a melodic variant of the more familiar Serena, offering a slightly different sound while retaining the same serene essence. Despite its decline in usage, Serina remains a choice for parents seeking a name that conveys tranquility and grace.
Serina likely derives from the Latin 'serenus', meaning 'clear, calm, serene'. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century, often considered a variant of Serena. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 and saw a peak in usage during the 1990s.
Where Serina 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seri, Rina
Sibling names for Serina
Names that share Serina's style, for a brother or sister.
