Seren is a distinctive choice, ranked #260 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Seren in their class.
Origin & Meaning
Welsh — Star
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UK Rank 2024
#260
About the Name Seren
Seren is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 46 places over five years. Its high point was #104 in 2012, and it now sits at #260. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
In terms of origin, Seren is rooted in Welsh, where it means "Star". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well β they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Seren is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Seren
Unlikely. With around 185 UK babies named Seren per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Seren in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Seren has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 46 places in the last five years. Its peak was #104 in 2012. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
The name Seren has Welsh origins and means "Star". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well β they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Seren include: Seren Tanaka β Seren Tanaka is a Japanese field hockey player.; Seren Thorne β Gwenllian Seren Thorne is a British sports shooter who won two medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Granada.; Seren Smale β Seren Anna Smale is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and Manchester Originals..
Seren does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice β your child is unlikely to encounter American Serens in the wild.
185
UK babies named Seren (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 46 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Seren
Likely around 1 other Seren in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Seren
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Gwenllian Seren Thorne is a British sports shooter who won two medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Granada. She is the British Junior Women's record holder for both Qualification and Finals in the 10 metre air rifle event.
Seren Anna Smale is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and Manchester Originals. She plays as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper.
Saith Seren (Welsh for 'Seven Stars'; its former name) is a Welsh-language community centre and pub in Wrexham, North Wales. Located on the corner of Chester Street and Lambpit Street, the Grade II listed building dates to 1898, as a rebuilding of a previous pub located on the site.