Seren
5 countries#218 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Seren was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,507 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 2012 with 566 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,274 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #218 · peaked in 2012 with 550 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,081 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #3167 · peaked in 2016 with 62 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
194 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 2014 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
97 births recorded 1991–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
39 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Seren’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #273 | — |
| 2003 | #261 | ↑12 |
| 2004 | #260 | ↑1 |
| 2005 | #192 | ↑68 |
| 2006 | #181 | ↑11 |
| 2007 | #156 | ↑25 |
| 2008 | #126 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #121 | ↑5 |
| 2010 | #137 | ↓16 |
| 2011 | #127 | ↑10 |
| 2012 | #104 | ↑23 |
| 2013 | #109 | ↓5 |
| 2014 | #119 | ↓10 |
| 2015 | #132 | ↓13 |
| 2016 | #145 | ↓13 |
| 2017 | #168 | ↓23 |
| 2018 | #181 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #196 | ↓15 |
| 2020 | #214 | ↓18 |
| 2021 | #218 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Seren
Is Seren a popular name?
Yes — Seren currently ranks #218 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Seren more common for boys or girls?
Seren is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Seren most popular?
Seren peaked in 2012 in England & Wales, with 550 recorded births that year.
Is Seren rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Seren’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #539 in 1996 to #218 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Seren?
At least 8,685 babies have been recorded with the name Seren across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Seren popular in more than one country?
Yes — Seren appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Seren?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Seren include Reema, Romie, Shaylee, Skylee.
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