Serendipity Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationser-en-DIP-i-tee / /ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/English; Persian
Meaning
English: a fortunate discovery; Persian: the act of finding something good without looking for it
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'serendipity' was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754, inspired by the Persian fairy tale 'The Three Princes of Serendip.' The word has since come to represent the occurrence of unexpected and fortunate discoveries. It has been embraced in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing luck and happy accidents.
Trend Summary
The name Serendipity is rare and has not seen significant popularity in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Serendipity was first seen in the United States in 2002. Serendipity has ranked as high as #1333 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Serendipity has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |