Serene
How to say it: suh-REEN · /səˈrin/
From Latin serenus meaning 'calm, clear'; - English virtue word-name evoking tranquility.
Serene was the 1,268th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 78% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,023 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,268 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,502 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +78% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,023 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily through recent years, Serene sees its finest hour in the 2020s. It rests at the top for now and will probably rise further.
What goes with it
Calm and soft with a breathy glow, Serene feels gentle as a virtue name. Celeste matches its quiet music.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Serene is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Serene
- Serene Koong (born 1988)Singaporean singer-songwriter
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