Serena
Girl name · 298 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Serena: 298 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 2020.
The name Serena carries a calm, luminous quality, originating from the Latin *Serenus*, meaning "clear, tranquil, serene." It was an epithet of Roman emperors and also connected to the dawn goddess, reflecting peace and brightness. Its most famous bearers include tennis legend Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion whose name became synonymous with power and grace, and Serena Brabazon, the maternal grandmother of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The name shares its root with the French commune of Sérigny, a place of quiet fields. A notable variant is the Italian Serenella, and the name gained fresh popularity through the character Serena van der Woodsen in *Gossip Girl*, cementing its modern association with poised sophistication.
Girl 48 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202014 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3878 babies
- Total births
- 298since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 15%vs prior 5y