Cerina
A girl's name of Latin origin with 541 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Cerina peaked during the Gen Z era, when 32 babies received this name in a single year (2000). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Cerina has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Cerina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cerina is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Serena, derived from the Latin serenus meaning 'calm,' 'peaceful,' or 'serene.' The C-spelling gives this tranquil, luminous name a slightly different visual identity while preserving its beautiful, untroubled sound.
Cerina carries its meaning in its very sound — soft consonants and open vowels creating a name that is inherently soothing to say and hear. Whether spelled with a C or S, the name evokes clear skies, still water, and the rare peace of a completely undisturbed moment.
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Phonetically, Cerina belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Cerina’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cerina has 45+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1966.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | #11901 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 55 | #12755 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 185 | #6774 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 180 | #5630 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 57 | #8767 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 24 | #8182 | — |
| 1960s | 25 | #6213 | — |
The Story of Cerina
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Cerina is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Cerina are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Cerina?
With 541 total births on record, Cerina remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1966, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 185 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Cerina by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Cerina per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1966–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | #12508 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11294 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14151 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12009 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16991 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12171 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12227 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9225 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12513 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8143 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9065 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7146 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7955 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6323 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6282 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6949 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5296 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6681 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3900 |
| 1999 | 21 | #5067 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1966–2022