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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Serena — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Seren|Serenah
LatinGirl↑ Rising

Serena

suh-REE-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#332
↑ Rising
#332
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 41
Peak rank
#332 in 2024
5yr change
+43 ranks
Birth frequency
2.6 per 10,000 births
Sex split
4% boy · 96% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #332 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Serena

Popularity score: 41  ·  SSA Rank: #332

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
69
Higher than 69% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+43 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Serena scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
58
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LatinClassicRomanticGirl3-syllableSerenePeacefulTimelessEstablished
Character
calm composurepeaceful presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Serenas

determinedpowerfulresilientfiercepioneering
STRONG
High confidence

Serena is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #332 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +43 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#332 · niche
Serena at a Glance
Meaning:Serena derives from the Latin 'serenus,' meaning calm, peaceful, and clear. It evokes tranquility and serenity.
Language root:Latin
Peak rank:#332 in 2024
5yr change:+43 ranks
Sex usage:4% boy · 96% girl
Notable bearers
Serena Williams
Tennis champion
Serena van der Woodsen
Fictional character (Gossip Girl)
Similar Sound
SeraphinaSiennaSelenaSylviaSierra
Similar Style
ClaraOliviaSophiaAuroraIsabella
Works well with
ClaraOliviaMayaIrisGraceSophieElenaLucia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Serena illustration
Name Intelligence
Serena · Overview
Summary

Serena is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #332 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Serena scores 69/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 43 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Romantic character
Serena carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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