How Many People Are Named Selene?

9,245

people in the United States are named Selene

1 in 36,235 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2909

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0028%

Of US population

Peak Year

2022

425 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Greek Mythology, Greek
Pronunciation: SE-LE-NE (Classical Greek), si-LEE-nee (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Mythology, GreekMeans "moon" in Greek. This was the name of a Greek goddess of the moon, sometimes identified with the goddess Artemis.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 20.5 years old

Young (<30) 6,923
74.9%
Adult (30–60) 1,927
20.8%
Senior (>60) 395
4.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1919 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,445
Texas 1,350
New York 480
Florida 383
Illinois 326
Arizona 283
Washington 158
Pennsylvania 126
Virginia 107
Georgia 100

💡 Fun Facts About "Selene"

  • 424 babies were named Selene in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2022
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1919
  • Most popular in California

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