Total births
1,026
Unisex name · since 1981
Seren
1,026 babies named Seren in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4608
- among girls today
- 1,026
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Seren currently ranks #4608 among unisex names in America, with 1,026 babies recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Seren recorded 1,026 times among girls since 1981, holding rank #4608 nationally today, ahead of 74% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #4608 among girls today
- 1,026 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Seren is currently the #4608 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 1,026 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4608
- among girls today
- 1,026
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Seren vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4608
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Seren was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
62 babies were named Seren in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Seren compares
1,026 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Seren's all-time total is 169% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Seren | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,026 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Seren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Seren's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Seren at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,608
Active since
1981
Seren popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Seren popularity over time - boys
55 total births recorded since 1998 (Seren as boys' name)
Seren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Seren's strongest decade.
471 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Seren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
255 births
- 2010s
2010s
471 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 471 births (46% of all-time use).
How Seren compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Seren's total volume
Seren vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Seren by state
Where Seren concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 93 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 54 | 5.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 25 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Seren's total US births 9.1%
Even split
93 of 1,026 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Seren? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 1,026 babies named Seren. Today it holds rank #4608 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 62 births.
When was Seren most popular? ▼
Seren was most popular in the 2010s decade with 471 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Seren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Seren are California (93 births), Texas (54 births), New York (25 births).
Is Seren a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Seren is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,026 births, and as a boy's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Seren been used? ▼
Seren has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Seren? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Serenity, Serena, Serina, Seraphina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Seren's data
- Seren's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (471 total births) through the 2020s (214) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Serens (93 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Seren
Nearby Names Like Seren
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Seren
Serenity Girl
#117 77,550 births
Serena Girl
#331 47,450 births
Serina Girl
#4045 5,848 births
Seraphina Girl
#777 4,093 births
Serafina Girl
#1225 3,712 births
Compare Seren side by side: Seren vs Serenity Seren vs Serena Seren vs Serina
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Seren
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Seren: #4608 Unisex Name - 1,026 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/seren. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Seren draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.