How Many People Are Named Serena?

Complete statistics for the name Serena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Serena
Very Rare
Latin

Serena is a rare name, given to over 46,500 babies in the U.S., but only 43,565 people are alive with it today. That's 1 in 7,575 Americans. It's a modern name, with half its bearers under 30.

~946
Living in US
1 in 350,369
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Serene, calm, tranquil
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Calm Graceful Gentle Composed
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 is traditionally linked to ambition, personal power, and material success. People associated with 8 are seen as natural leaders who pursue big goals with discipline and confidence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

43,565
Worldwide Bearers
#9,877
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,454
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,356
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,084
🇵🇭 Philippines
826
🇰🇪 Kenya
787
🇪🇸 Spain
781
🇳🇿 New Zealand
693
🇲🇾 Malaysia
676
🇩🇪 Germany
625
🇮🇳 India
609

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (0%)
♀ Female
43,550 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
26,117
Would be under 30 (56%)
16,098
Would be 30–60 (35%)
4,288
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 46,503 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
74
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Serena Through the Generations

Serena has a unique journey through American naming trends. Given to over 46,500 babies since its inception, it's now home to just 43,565 living individuals, showing a stark difference between its peak and current population. The name reached its zenith in 2000 with 1,504 births, reflecting a time when it was much more popular. Today, the majority, 56%, of those named Serena are under 30, making it decidedly modern. This contrasts sharply with the older generation, where only 16,098 are aged 30-60, and just 4,288 are over 60. Despite its rarity, the name has remained stable, with a consistent trend over the years. This stability, combined with its strong presence among younger generations, makes Serena a fascinating case study in contemporary naming preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 8,803
New York 3,822
Texas 3,495
Florida 2,057
Pennsylvania 1,589
Illinois 1,555
Michigan 1,353
Ohio 1,348
New Jersey 1,228
Washington 1,215

⭐ Famous People Named Serena

Serena is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin word serēnus, meaning "clear, tranquil, serene". This name was borne by one of the first saints, Serena of Rome, purported wife of Emperor Diocletian.…

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✨ Similar Names to Serena

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Serena's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Serena

How Many People Have the Name Serena?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 946 people in the United States currently share the name Serena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 350,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Serena a Common or Rare Name?

Serena is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Serena Mean?

Serena means "serene, calm, tranquil" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Serena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Serena Most Popular?

The name Serena reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,504 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Serena?

Approximately 946 people named Serena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 946. That works out to roughly 1 in 350,369 Americans.

Is Serena a rare name?

Serena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 350,369 Americans has this name.

What does the name Serena mean?

Serena means "serene, calm, tranquil" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Serena more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Serena are male and 100% are female.

When was Serena most popular?

Serena peaked in 2000 with 1,504 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US946
All-Time Births946
1 in X1 in 350,369
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year2000
World Rank#9,877
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.