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Serine

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Pronounced seh-REEN /sɛˈrin/Medium

Meaning: A form of Serena/Serine — from the Latin serenus, 'calm; serene; tranquil; clear'; also an Arabic/Scandinavian spelling; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Calm; serene; tranquil: Serine forms Serena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'seh-REEN'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form of Serena/Serine — from the Latin serenus, 'calm; serene; tranquil; clear'; also an Arabic/Scandinavian spelling; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16883 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Serine is a form of Serena/Serine — from the Latin serenus, 'calm; serene; tranquil; clear'; also an Arabic/Scandinavian spelling (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'seh-REEN').

In the U.S. it appears in various families. Rare, calm-and-serene at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Serena/Serine is 'calm; serene; tranquil' in Latin (serenus) — a lyrical, peaceful name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'seh-REEN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Serine — Latin; routes layered

Variations

SerenaSerinaCerine

Nicknames

Seri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serine mean?

Serine is a form of Serena/Serine — Latin 'calm; serene; tranquil; clear'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Serine?

It's said seh-REEN /sɛˈrin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Serine a boy or girl name?

Serine is a girl's name.

How popular is Serine?

Serine is a very rare name in the U.S.

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