Serene
- Meaning
- Calm; tranquil
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What does Serene mean?
Serene means “Calm; tranquil”.
Serene is an English word name meaning calm or tranquil. It is closely related to Serena, with both connected to the Latin serenus. Choosing the English word makes the meaning immediately visible, while Serena has a more familiar traditional given-name ending.
The absence of the final a gives Serene a different sound and rhythm rather than making it an incomplete version of Serena. It can stand independently as a virtue-style name, expressing a quality the family values. That meaning is a hope or association, not a claim that the child will always be quiet. The word’s connection with clear skies also helps explain its gentle natural imagery.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Serene?
United States · 2025Explore how often Serene is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,609 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Serene
- 130 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.3% More than 2024
Serene over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,609 | 130 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,706 | 120 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,698 | 122 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,343 | 80 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,729 | 120 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,061 | 90 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,270 | 81 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,416 | 75 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,107 | 92 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,410 | 78 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,551 | 71 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,368 | 78 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Serene
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Serena
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Serene; calm
Listed as a related name to Serene.
Olivia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Olive tree
Shares an origin with Serene.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Serene.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Serene.
Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
Shares an origin with Serene.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Serene.
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