Serinity
A feminine name meaning "calmness, serenity" of Latin origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,165 living Americans carry the first name Serinity. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Serinity today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Serinity births was 2009 (96 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Serinity. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Serinity is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 294,210 Americans
Peak year
2009
96 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,511
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Serinity: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Serinity from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 560 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Serinity by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Serinity during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Serinitys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Serinity, while North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Serinity
The name Serinity is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the word "serenity," which comes from the Latin word "serenus," meaning "calm" or "peaceful." It is not rooted in any particular culture or language, but rather seems to have been created in recent times as a feminine name inspired by the concept of serenity.
While the name Serinity itself does not have a long historical lineage, the concept of serenity has been revered and celebrated throughout various cultures and religions for centuries. In Hinduism, the state of serenity or "shanti" is considered a key aspect of spiritual enlightenment. In Buddhism, the cultivation of inner peace and serenity is a central tenet, often achieved through practices like meditation and mindfulness.
The name Serinity does not appear to have been widely used until the late 20th or early 21st century, likely emerging as a result of the growing popularity of unique and creative baby names during this time period. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serinity is Serinity Young (born 1975), an American actress and author known for her work in independent films and her advocacy for animal rights. Another individual named Serinity is Serinity Stevens (born 1988), an American professional wrestler and former TNA Knockout.
In the literary world, there is Serinity Faulkner (born 1963), an English author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories. Additionally, Serinity Ayers (born 1976) is an American visual artist and photographer whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the United States.
Lastly, Serinity Michaels (born 1982) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and toured extensively throughout North America and Europe.
While the name Serinity may be relatively new, it carries with it the essence of tranquility and inner peace, reflecting the timeless human desire for serenity in a world often filled with chaos and turmoil.
People
Serinity + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Serinity as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Serinity: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Serinity?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Serinity going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 294,210 US residents.
Is Serinity a common name?
We classify Serinity as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,177 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Serinity most popular?
The single biggest year for Serinity was 2009, when 96 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Serinity is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Serinity a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Serinity in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.