Seren
Girl name · 194 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Seren: 194 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 2014.
With its melodic two syllables and celestial meaning, Seren is a Welsh name that simply translates to "star." Bright and lyrical, it has grown in popularity beyond Wales into Scotland and the rest of the UK. Notable bearers include Seren Gibson, the Welsh actress and television presenter, and Seren Bundy-Davies, a Welsh sprinter who won medals at the European U23 Championships. The name shares its Indo-European root with the Latin *stella* (star), linking it distantly to names like Stella and Estelle. It also appears in Welsh place names such as Ynys Seren (Star Island). A unisex choice in Wales, Seren is most commonly given to girls and has become a modern classic, favoured for its gentle glow and connection to the night sky.
Girl 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201417 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4297 babies
- Total births
- 194since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 49%vs prior 5y