Serena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Serena originates from Latin, meaning calm, peaceful, or tranquil. It has evolved through various languages while retaining its serene connotation. The name is linked to positive traits of calmness and elegance, without any biblical relevance. Serena gained historical popularity during the Renaissance and remains a favored choice in modern times.
The name Serena is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Serena has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Serena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1045th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1158th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 956th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 462nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 434th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 302nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 405th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Serena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Serena"
Pronunciation
/səˈriː.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Serena is derived from the Latin word 'serenus', meaning 'calm', 'peaceful', or 'tranquil'.
Meaning
calm, peaceful, tranquil
Language Evolution
Serena (Latin), Serena (Italian), Serena (Spanish), Serena (English)
Historical Usage
The name Serena has been used since ancient times and gained popularity in various cultures, particularly during the Renaissance period.
Variants & Derivatives
Serene, Seren, Sarina
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Serena is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with calmness and serenity.
Famous People
Serena Williams, Serena Ryder, Serena Altschul
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Serena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Serena"
"Serena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1045th of 9107 | 877 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1158th of 9204 | 754 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 956th of 12526 | 2,133 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 462nd of 19264 | 7,233 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 434th of 27321 | 9,030 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 302nd of 35406 | 16,766 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 405th of 30306 | 9,351 |
Regional Popularity of "Serena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Serena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
69.36% 1641st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
53.98% 840th/1556 |
64.64% 1521st/2353 |
76.60% 1185th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.51% 1058th/2227 |
34.73% 844th/2430 |
37.40% 1067th/2853 |
29.51% 819th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.13% 503rd/2937 |
14.13% 492nd/3483 |
13.08% 460th/3518 |
9.27% 375th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.00% 479th/3685 |
9.90% 443rd/4475 |
11.09% 576th/5194 |
5.21% 329th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.77% 356th/4582 |
5.00% 258th/5164 |
5.61% 410th/7313 |
3.04% 227th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.42% 455th/3984 |
6.71% 301st/4487 |
7.70% 525th/6822 |
5.51% 346th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Serena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Serena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.