Selene
Selene first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 469 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Selene popular?
Rising Selene has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,455 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,348 | |
| 2000s | 1,709 | |
| 1990s | 1,608 | |
| 1980s | 481 | |
| 1970s | 473 | |
| 1960s | 359 | |
| 1950s | 161 | |
| 1940s | 79 | |
| 1930s | 12 | |
| 1920s | 23 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Selene mean?
Selene (Greek Selene) is the ancient Greek goddess who personified the moon; the word is related to 'selas' meaning light or brightness. A direct, literal moon name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selene mean?
Selene means Moon. Selene (Greek Selene) is the ancient Greek goddess who personified the moon; the word is related to 'selas' meaning light or brightness. A direct, literal moon name.
What is the origin of the name Selene?
Selene is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Selene?
Selene is pronounced “seh-LEE-nee.”
Is Selene a boy or a girl name?
Selene is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Selene a popular name right now?
Selene has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Selene?
In 2025, Selene ranked #623 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Selene most popular?
Selene was most popular in 2025, when about 469 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Selene?
Names similar to Selene include Delia, Ariadne, Melina, Calliope, Eleni.
What names go well with Selene?
greek names that pair well with Selene include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.