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Serenity

Quick answerSerenity derives from the Latin word "serenitas," meaning calmness, peace, or tranquility, and entered English as a virtue name during the Middle Ages.

English (Modern) · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#129
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables4
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters8
Numerology7 Chaldean 8
Global rank#129

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Serenity

Serenity derives from the Latin word "serenitas," meaning calmness, peace, or tranquility, and entered English as a virtue name during the Middle Ages.

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Etymology

Serenity derives from the Latin word "serenitas," meaning calmness, peace, or tranquility, and entered English as a virtue name during the Middle Ages. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, gaining particular popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly among Protestant communities and in New Age spirituality.

Serenity currently ranks #129 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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