Serena
Serena is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Clear, serene, calm, or tranquil.
Origin and history
Serena is a feminine name derived from the Latin adjective serenus, meaning clear, calm, or tranquil. It was borne by early Christian saints and gained widespread popularity in medieval Europe and later English-speaking countries. In the United States, it has been a consistent choice for parents, famously associated with tennis icon Serena Williams.
Popularity in the United States
47,450 babies in the United States have been named Serena since 1880. It ranks #608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #367.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.3 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 141 |
| 1890-1900 | 184 |
| 1900-1910 | 218 |
| 1910-1920 | 359 |
| 1920-1930 | 406 |
| 1930-1940 | 354 |
| 1940-1950 | 595 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,055 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,568 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,844 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,263 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,444 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,634 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,331 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,054 |
Famous people named Serena
- Serena Williams: Tennis Player, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Rena, Reenie
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin 'serenus', which referred to clear, cloudless weather as well as a peaceful mindset.
- Edmund Spenser used Serena as a character name in his 16th-century epic poem The Faerie Queene.