Serene is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "serenus," which means "calm" or "tranquil." It is also associated with the adjective "serene," used to describe a clear and cloudless sky.
The name Serene has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. While it was once considered quite rare, it now ranks among the top 1000 names for girls in the United States.
Historically, the name Serene has been associated with royalty. One notable figure is Serene Holmes, the wife of famous detective Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that Serene was a popular given name during any specific period in history.
Despite its relatively recent popularity as a given name, Serene has been used as an adjective in literature and poetry for centuries. For example, the poet John Keats used the word "serenity" in his famous poem "Ode to a Nightingale," published in 1819.
In summary, Serene is a Latin-derived name meaning calm or tranquil, associated with clear skies. While its use as a given name has become more popular in recent years, it has historical associations with royalty and has been used as an adjective in literature for centuries.
The name Serene had a slow start with only 5 births recorded in its first year of use, 1914. It experienced moderate popularity in the early to mid-century, peaking at 19 births in 1969. Since then, usage has been relatively stable, with occasional peaks, such as 120 births in 2021 and 121 births in 2023. Overall, Serene has been used 2976 times between 1914 and 2023.