Serenity
Meaningcalm, peace · English
- US rank
- #129
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #52 in 2013
2,209 babies were named Serenity in the US in 2025. It has dropped 60 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Serenity you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Serenity, 2,209 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Serenity would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySerenity first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #52.
- Then vs nowSerenity is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,777 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 728.
- TrendSerenity has slipped 60 places over the last five years and now sits at #129. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSerenity is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #28, followed by Delaware (#46) and Georgia (#59). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Serenity means “calm, peace”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Serenity
Serenity is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “calm, peace”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ity”. US birth records list Serenity for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 54 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #52 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #129, with 2,209 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 | 34,423 girls |
| 1980s | 27 | 36,643 girls |
| 1990s | 94 | 10,627 girls |
| 2000s | 1,056 | 947 girls |
| 2010s | 2,222 | 450 girls |
| 2020s | 1,693 | 591 girls |
Other spellings of Serenity
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Serenity
What does the name Serenity mean?
Serenity means “calm, peace” in English.
What is the origin of the name Serenity?
Serenity has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Serenity a boy or girl name?
Serenity is a girl name.
How popular is the name Serenity?
Serenity ranked #129 for US girls in 2025, given to 2,209 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#52).