Selen

Selen is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “the sound of flowing water.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Selen at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“the sound of flowing water”

About the name Selen

Selen belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “the sound of flowing water” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Selen first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9251 in 2001, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 160 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Selen in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#9251 in 2001
Peak year
2007
Babies named Selen in 2024
5
Total since 1880
160

Selen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2023 in 2001
Babies named Selen in 2025
7
Total since 1996
115

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Selen mean?

Selen means “the sound of flowing water” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Selen a boy or girl name?

Selen is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Selen?

Selen comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Selen?

Selen first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #9251 in 2001, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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