Emma Girl
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Seren
GirlWelsh· “star”
- Meaning
- star
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- SEH-ren
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,207
- US babies 2025
- 50
- Best rank
- #2,792 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Seren
Seren is a Welsh name that means “star”.
Seren is a Welsh name meaning star, from the ordinary Welsh word seren. It has been used as a girls' name in Wales since the twentieth century and has spread to England and beyond. It is said SEH-ren in Welsh, with a lightly rolled r, and English speakers often say SAIR-un. The name sounds close to Serena, but Serena comes from Latin serenus, calm. In Turkish, Seren is also a name, meaning ship's mast, which is a coincidence of sound. The Welsh meaning ties it to Stella and Estelle.
Popularity over time
Seren first appears in US Social Security records in 1981. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,792 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 62 babies. In 2025, 50 babies were named Seren, and it ranked #3,207 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #7,096 in 2000, #3,153 in 2010, and #3,207 in 2025. Of the 1,026 US girls named Seren since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 255 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Dia, Zahraa, Averee, Ameya, and Evy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Seren ranked highest in New York, Florida, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #2379 | 5 |
| Florida | #2436 | 5 |
| California | #3053 | 6 |
| Texas | #3236 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Seren over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Seren is usually pronounced SEH-ren, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Seren
A few middle names that flow with Seren: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Seren
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seren mean?
Seren is a Welsh name that means “star”.
What is the origin of the name Seren?
Seren has Welsh roots. Seren is a Welsh name meaning star, from the ordinary Welsh word seren.
Is Seren a popular name?
Not especially. Seren ranked #3,207 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Seren a boy or girl name?
Seren is mainly a girl's name. About 95% of US babies named Seren over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Seren?
Seren is usually pronounced SEH-ren. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings