Serena
girl name#325 in 2025Serena entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #209 in 2000, ranks #325 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#325
rank today
#209
peak (2000)
942
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #572 |
| 1890s | #715 |
| 1900s | #786 |
| 1910s | #1027 |
| 1920s | #1235 |
| 1930s | #1255 |
| 1940s | #1063 |
| 1950s | #977 |
| 1960s | #704 |
| 1970s | #425 |
| 1980s | #433 |
| 1990s | #366 |
| 2000s | #318 |
| 2010s | #428 |
| 2020s | #371 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Serena has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 44,500 people named Serena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Serena alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Serena in 2025?
- Serena ranks #325 among US girl names in 2025, with 942 babies given the name.
- When was the name Serena most popular?
- Serena peaked in 2000, reaching #209 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Serena with classmates?
- Serena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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