Selene Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Selene is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Selene?
Selene is spelled S-E-L-E-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Selene at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Selene derives from the Greek word meaning “moon.”
- Origin
- Selene is associated with Greek mythology as the name of a moon goddess.
- Pronunciation
- seh-LEE-nee · 3 syllables
Selene Popularity in 2025
Rank#621
Recorded Births469
- Girls usage rose 53 places to #621 and recorded 43 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Selene Mean?
Selene derives from the Greek word meaning “moon.”
Origin: Selene is associated with Greek mythology as the name of a moon goddess.
How Do You Pronounce Selene?
Pronunciationseh-LEE-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Selene?
- History
- The name Selene appears in ancient Greek texts as a personification of the moon and is present in classical literature.
Selene Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 469 | #621 |
| 2024 | Girls | 426 | #674 |
| 2023 | Girls | 401 | #708 |
| 2022 | Girls | 425 | #689 |
| 2021 | Girls | 397 | #720 |
| 2020 | Girls | 337 | #803 |
| 2019 | Girls | 313 | #854 |
| 2018 | Girls | 327 | #830 |
| 2017 | Girls | 292 | #915 |
| 2016 | Girls | 204 | #1,210 |
| 2015 | Girls | 214 | #1,175 |
| 2014 | Girls | 194 | #1,248 |
| 2013 | Girls | 215 | #1,126 |
| 2012 | Girls | 240 | #1,050 |
| 2011 | Girls | 170 | #1,354 |
| 2010 | Girls | 179 | #1,311 |
| 2009 | Girls | 197 | #1,249 |
| 2008 | Girls | 202 | #1,242 |
| 2007 | Girls | 225 | #1,141 |
| 2006 | Girls | 264 | #984 |
| 2005 | Girls | 168 | #1,314 |
| 2004 | Girls | 186 | #1,201 |
| 2003 | Girls | 108 | #1,743 |
| 2002 | Girls | 131 | #1,456 |
When Was Selene Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
469 recorded births
National rank #621
2024 · Girls
426 recorded births
National rank #674
2022 · Girls
425 recorded births
National rank #689
2023 · Girls
401 recorded births
National rank #708
Where Selene Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| CA | #322 | 101 |
| FL | #383 | 48 |
| NY | #442 | 39 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| VA | #484 | 16 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| TX | #539 | 59 |