Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Serenity
GirlEnglish, Latin· “calm, tranquility”
- Meaning
- calm, tranquility
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- suh-REH-nih-tee
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #129
- US babies 2025
- 2,209
- Best rank
- #52 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2013
Meaning and origin of Serenity
Serenity is an English and Latin name that means “calm, tranquility”.
Serenity is the English word for a state of calm and peaceful composure, from Latin serenus, meaning "clear" or "untroubled", a word first used of cloudless skies. It belongs to the family of virtue names, alongside Grace, Hope and Faith, though it is a far more recent choice as a given name. Many people connect it with the Serenity Prayer, which asks for the calm to accept what cannot be changed. The name has a gentle, flowing sound and a clear, positive meaning that needs no explanation. It suits parents who want a word name with an uplifting message, and Rennie or Sera can serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Serenity first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #52 in 2013, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,475 babies. In 2025, 2,209 babies were named Serenity, and it ranked #129 nationally. That is 45% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,879 in 1980, #433 in 2000, #83 in 2010, and #129 in 2025. Of the 77,550 US girls named Serenity since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 19,651 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aubree, Annabelle, Sadie, Arianna, and Lydia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Serenity ranked highest in Mississippi, Delaware, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #29 | 44 |
| Delaware | #52 | 13 |
| Georgia | #60 | 122 |
| Louisiana | #62 | 54 |
| Virginia | #72 | 85 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Serenity is usually pronounced suh-REH-nih-tee, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with S and ends in “-ty”.
Middle names for Serenity
A few middle names that flow with Serenity: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Serenity
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Serenity mean?
Serenity is an English and Latin name that means “calm, tranquility”.
What is the origin of the name Serenity?
Serenity has English and Latin roots. Serenity is the English word for a state of calm and peaceful composure, from Latin serenus, meaning "clear" or "untroubled", a word first used of cloudless skies.
Is Serenity a popular name?
Yes. Serenity ranked #129 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Serenity a boy or girl name?
Serenity is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Serenity?
Serenity is usually pronounced suh-REH-nih-tee. 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