Serena Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Serena is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Serena?
Serena is spelled S-E-R-E-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Serena at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Serena derives from Latin meaning “clear, tranquil, serene.”
- Origin
- Serena is commonly associated with Latin origins as an adjective meaning peaceful or clear.
- Pronunciation
- seh-REE-nah · 3 syllables
Serena Popularity in 2025
Rank#325
Recorded Births942
- Girls usage rose 6 places to #325 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Serena Mean?
Serena derives from Latin meaning “clear, tranquil, serene.”
Origin: Serena is commonly associated with Latin origins as an adjective meaning peaceful or clear.
How Do You Pronounce Serena?
Pronunciationseh-REE-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Serena?
- History
- The name Serena has been used in various European cultures reflecting its classical Latin roots.
Serena Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 942 | #325 |
| 2024 | Girls | 942 | #331 |
| 2023 | Girls | 821 | #375 |
| 2022 | Girls | 814 | #386 |
| 2021 | Girls | 810 | #386 |
| 2020 | Girls | 725 | #421 |
| 2019 | Girls | 748 | #424 |
| 2018 | Girls | 780 | #392 |
| 2017 | Girls | 768 | #413 |
| 2016 | Girls | 720 | #448 |
| 2015 | Girls | 782 | #410 |
| 2014 | Girls | 704 | #456 |
| 2013 | Girls | 744 | #409 |
| 2012 | Girls | 716 | #436 |
| 2011 | Girls | 682 | #448 |
| 2010 | Girls | 687 | #447 |
| 2009 | Girls | 813 | #391 |
| 2008 | Girls | 882 | #374 |
| 2007 | Girls | 814 | #403 |
| 2006 | Girls | 810 | #396 |
| 2005 | Girls | 869 | #361 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,063 | #301 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,277 | #255 |
| 2002 | Girls | 1,306 | #244 |
When Was Serena Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Girls
1,504 recorded births
National rank #209
1999 · Girls
1,440 recorded births
National rank #218
1998 · Girls
1,401 recorded births
National rank #220
2002 · Girls
1,306 recorded births
National rank #244
Where Serena Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| NJ | #149 | 52 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| CA | #218 | 151 |
| FL | #219 | 84 |
| NY | #221 | 78 |
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| CT | #248 | 13 |