Serenity: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ser-EN-uh-tee · 4 syllables
Serenity means “calm, peaceful”, from Latin and English.
A given name from English in general use since the 1990s.
- Meaning
- calm, peaceful
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- ser-EN-uh-tee
- US rank (2025)
- #129
- US babies a year
- about 2,608 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Serenity?
Serenity was the #129 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,209 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #129 |
| Canada | #800 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named Serenity?
Half of US adults named Serenity are older than 21; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Serenity
What does the name Serenity mean?
Serenity means “calm, peaceful”. It comes from Latin and English.
How do you pronounce Serenity?
Serenity is pronounced ser-EN-uh-tee.
How popular is the name Serenity?
Serenity was the #129 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,209 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Serenity?
Half of US adults named Serenity are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 34.