Serene
Meaningcalm · English
- US rank
- #1,605
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,605 in 2025
130 babies were named Serene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 445 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Serene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,361 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Serene, 130 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Serene would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySerene first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearSerene is at its all-time high right now: #1,605 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSerene is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 39,526 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 12,361.
- TrendSerene has climbed 445 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,605. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSerene is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #731, followed by Michigan (#787) and Arizona (#909). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn English, Serene means “calm”.
About the name Serene
Serene is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “calm”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Serene for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 95 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,605 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,605, with 130 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.6 | 218,182 girls |
| 1920s | 3.8 | 265,957 girls |
| 1930s | 2.0 | 487,805 girls |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 317,460 girls |
| 1950s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 1960s | 5.9 | 168,919 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 71,174 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,373 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,327 girls |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,860 girls |
| 2010s | 46 | 21,853 girls |
| 2020s | 68 | 14,684 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Serene
What does the name Serene mean?
Serene means “calm” in English.
What is the origin of the name Serene?
Serene has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Serene a boy or girl name?
Serene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Serene?
Serene ranked #1,605 for US girls in 2025, given to 130 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,605).