Selene
Meaningmoon · Greek
- US rank
- #621
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #621 in 2025
469 babies were named Selene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 182 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Selene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,427 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Selene, 469 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Selene would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySelene first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearSelene is at its all-time high right now: #621 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSelene is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,528 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,427.
- TrendSelene has climbed 182 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #621. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSelene is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #296, followed by California (#322) and Florida (#383). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Selene means “moon”.
About the name Selene
Selene is a girl name meaning “moon”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Selene for girls from 1919 to 2025, in 91 of those 107 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #621 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #621, with 469 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1920s | 2.0 | 505,051 girls |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 1940s | 5.2 | 193,798 girls |
| 1950s | 8.3 | 120,773 girls |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,900 girls |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,637 girls |
| 1980s | 28 | 35,920 girls |
| 1990s | 89 | 11,212 girls |
| 2000s | 92 | 10,868 girls |
| 2010s | 135 | 7,421 girls |
| 2020s | 252 | 3,963 girls |
Questions about the name Selene
What does the name Selene mean?
Selene means “moon” in Greek.
Is Selene a boy or girl name?
Selene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Selene?
Selene ranked #621 for US girls in 2025, given to 469 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#621).