Cerenity
2025 SSA
About Cerenity
Cerenity is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Serenity, which comes from the Latin word "serenus" meaning "clear, tranquil, or calm." This contemporary adaptation maintains the peaceful, harmonious qualities of its traditional counterpart while offering a unique initial that helps it stand out. Cerenity began appearing on birth certificates in the early 2000s, coinciding with the rising popularity of virtue names and names ending with the pleasing "-ity" sound. The name evokes feelings of peace, mindfulness, and emotional balance. While less common than Serenity, Cerenity appeals to parents seeking a gentle-sounding name with positive connotations but with a slightly more distinctive spelling.
Pronounced ser-EN-i-tee.
As of October 2026, Cerenity ranked #4472 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2445 for girls in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,445 | 74 | 41.4 |
| 2015 | #2,480 | 73 | 40.9 |
| 2016 | #2,570 | 69 | 38.9 |
| 2017 | #3,024 | 54 | 31.3 |
| 2018 | #2,877 | 58 | 34.1 |
| 2019 | #2,758 | 61 | 36.3 |
| 2020 | #2,688 | 62 | 38.4 |
| 2021 | #2,786 | 61 | 37.2 |
| 2022 | #2,998 | 55 | 33.5 |
| 2023 | #3,652 | 42 | 26.2 |
| 2024 | #3,697 | 41 | 25.3 |
| 2025 | #4,472 | 31 | 19.3 |