Serenity
A female given name from English in general use since the 1990s.
Every Serenity since 1972 — 77,625 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Serenity
Serenity is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #129 in 2025 with 2,209 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 77,625 American babies have been named Serenity. Its peak came in 2013, when 4,481 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Serenity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Serenity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,209 | #129 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,359 | #117 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2,574 | #102 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,811 | #94 | — | — |
| 2021 | 3,086 | #84 | — | — |
| 2020 | 3,444 | #69 | — | — |
| 2019 | 3,441 | #77 | 5 | #13,809 |
| 2018 | 3,570 | #75 | — | — |
| 2017 | 3,596 | #78 | 6 | #11,987 |
| 2016 | 3,871 | #70 | 5 | #13,867 |
| 2015 | 4,006 | #71 | — | — |
| 2014 | 4,356 | #58 | 7 | #10,542 |
| 2013 | 4,475 | #52 | 6 | #11,920 |
| 2012 | 4,248 | #58 | 7 | #10,574 |
| 2011 | 3,872 | #66 | 8 | #9,457 |
| 2010 | 3,486 | #83 | 6 | #11,951 |
| 2009 | 3,489 | #93 | — | — |
| 2008 | 3,123 | #111 | 6 | #12,308 |
| 2007 | 2,738 | #126 | — | — |
| 2006 | 2,601 | #134 | 5 | #13,675 |
| 2005 | 1,989 | #168 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,786 | #191 | 9 | #8,056 |
| 2003 | 1,413 | #234 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,074 | #290 | 5 | #12,192 |
| 2001 | 784 | #377 | — | — |
| 2000 | 654 | #433 | — | — |
| 1995 | 127 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 1990 | 67 | #2,024 | — | — |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,474 | — | — |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,879 | — | — |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,398 | — | — |
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Famous people named Serenity
- Serenity Pornographic actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Serenity mean?
A female given name from English in general use since the 1990s.
How popular is the name Serenity in 2025?
Serenity ranked #129 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,209 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Serenity?
77,625 babies have been named Serenity in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Serenity most popular?
Serenity peaked in 2013, when 4,481 newborns received the name.
Is Serenity a boy or girl name?
Serenity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Serenity rising or falling?
Serenity is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Serenity?
Well-known people named Serenity include Serenity (pornographic actor).