How Many People Are Named Selena?

58,753

people in the United States are named Selena

1 in 5,701 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#989

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0175%

Of US population

Peak Year

1995

3,840 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish, Russian, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 26.7 years old

Young (<30) 43,488
74%
Adult (30–60) 11,450
19.5%
Senior (>60) 3,815
6.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 9,080
Texas 6,224
New York 3,409
Florida 3,159
Illinois 2,445
Pennsylvania 2,055
Georgia 1,810
Michigan 1,795
North Carolina 1,783
Ohio 1,735

💡 Fun Facts About "Selena"

  • 1,289 babies were named Selena in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1995
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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