Seren
Seren first appears in US records in 1981. It peaked in 2016, when 62 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 50.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Seren popular?
Steady Seren has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
| 2020s | 214 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 471 | |
| 2000s | 255 | |
| 1990s | 62 | |
| 1980s | 24 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Seren mean?
The modern Welsh word for 'star', a popular girls' name in Wales. (A separate Turkish surname Seren is unrelated.)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seren mean?
Seren means Star. The modern Welsh word for 'star', a popular girls' name in Wales. (A separate Turkish surname Seren is unrelated.)
What is the origin of the name Seren?
Seren is of welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Seren?
Seren is pronounced “SEH-ren.”
Is Seren a boy or a girl name?
Seren is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Seren a popular name right now?
Seren has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
How popular is the name Seren?
In 2025, Seren ranked #3207 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Seren most popular?
Seren was most popular in 2016, when about 62 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Seren?
Names similar to Seren include Bronwen, Olwen, Blodwen, Eira, Angharad.
What names go well with Seren?
welsh names that pair well with Seren include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.