Serena
Serena first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2000, when 1,504 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 942.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Serena popular?
Steady Serena has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
| 2020s | 5,054 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,331 | |
| 2000s | 10,634 | |
| 1990s | 8,444 | |
| 1980s | 5,263 | |
| 1970s | 4,844 | |
| 1960s | 2,568 | |
| 1950s | 1,055 | |
| 1940s | 595 | |
| 1930s | 354 | |
| 1920s | 406 | |
| 1910s | 359 | |
| 1900s | 218 | |
| 1890s | 184 | |
| 1880s | 141 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Serena mean?
Serena comes from the Latin for “serene” or “calm.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Serena mean?
Serena means Serene, calm. Serena comes from the Latin for “serene” or “calm.”
What is the origin of the name Serena?
Serena is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Serena?
Serena is pronounced “seh-REH-nah.”
Is Serena a boy or a girl name?
Serena is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Serena a popular name right now?
Serena has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
How popular is the name Serena?
In 2025, Serena ranked #325 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Serena most popular?
Serena was most popular in 2000, when about 1,504 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Serena?
Names similar to Serena include Cara, Alessia, Francesca, Elisa, Capri.
What names go well with Serena?
Italian names that pair well with Serena include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.