Seren
Gender-neutral name · Latin · Welsh
Meaningstar · Welsh
- US rank
- #3,167
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,761 in 2016
50 babies were named Seren in the US in 2025. It has climbed 911 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Seren you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,154 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Seren, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Seren would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySeren first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #2,761.
- Then vs nowSeren is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 32,154.
- TrendSeren has climbed 911 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,167. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlSeren is given to both boys and girls: 86% of the 58 babies named Seren in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Seren means “star”. Our records link it to Latin and Welsh roots.
About the name Seren
Seren is a gender-neutral name of Latin and Welsh origin meaning “star”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ren”. US birth records list Seren for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 38 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #2,761 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,167, with 50 babies. Of the 58 US babies named Seren in 2025, 86% were girls and 14% were boys.
Origin:Latin namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5 | 647,482 girls |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 287,356 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 72,780 girls |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,272 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,455 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 295,567 boys |
Other spellings of Seren
More Latin names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
Questions about the name Seren
What does the name Seren mean?
Seren means “star” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Seren?
Seren has Latin, Welsh roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Oliver, Amelia.
Is Seren a boy or girl name?
Both. Seren is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 86% of US babies named Seren were girls.
How popular is the name Seren?
Seren ranked #3,167 for US girls in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#2,761).