How to say it
se · REN · i · ty
səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti
Feminine
Serenity
Calm, peace
What it means
English virtue name from the Latin serenitas ('calm, peace, clear weather'), the noun form of serenus ('calm, clear, untroubled'). Joss Whedon's Firefly (2002) and the sequel film Serenity (2005) named the ship Serenity.
Serenity is an English virtue name from the Latin serenitas ('calm, peace, clear weather'), the noun form of serenus ('calm, clear, untroubled'). The word entered English in the 15th century. As a given name Serenity is modern and American. It first entered the US top 1000 in 2000, surged into the top 100 by 2010, and has been steady in the top 100 to 150 since. Joss Whedon's space-western TV show Firefly (2002) and the sequel film Serenity (2005) named the ship Serenity; the Serenity Prayer ('God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change') used widely in twelve-step recovery culture is the older English-language anchor. Common short: Ren or Sera.
How to spell Serenity
The standard spelling is Serenity. Common variants include Serenitee, Serenitie, but Serenity is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #52 in 2013, currently #129 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
Firefly (2002) and the sequel film Serenity (2005) anchor one cluster of fans; the Serenity Prayer from twelve-step culture is the broader English-language reference.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Serenity (ship) The Firefly-class ship in Joss Whedon's Firefly (2002) and Serenity (2005)
Spelling variants
- Serenitee
- Serenitie
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Common questions
- What does the name Serenity mean?
- English virtue name from the Latin serenitas ('calm, peace, clear weather'), the noun form of serenus ('calm, clear, untroubled'). Joss Whedon's Firefly (2002) and the sequel film Serenity (2005) named the ship Serenity.
- What does Serenity mean in English?
- In English, Serenity means "Calm, peace." Serenity is an English virtue name from the Latin serenitas ('calm, peace, clear weather'), the noun form of serenus ('calm, clear, untroubled'). The word entered English in the 15th century. As a given name Serenity is modern and American. It first entered the US top 1000 in 2000, surged into the top 100 by 2010, and has been steady in the top 100 to 150 since. Joss Whedon's space-western TV show Firefly (2002) and the sequel film Serenity (2005) named the ship Serenity; the Serenity Prayer ('God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change') used widely in twelve-step recovery culture is the older English-language anchor. Common short: Ren or Sera.
- How do you pronounce Serenity?
- Serenity is pronounced səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti. Say it as se-REN-i-ty, with the stress on the "ren" syllable.
- How do you spell Serenity?
- The standard spelling is Serenity. Common spelling variants include Serenitee, Serenitie.
- Is Serenity a boy or girl name?
- Serenity is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Serenity?
- Serenity ranked #129 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.