Selene

Selene is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 424 girls in the United States.

Selene at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Selene

Selene belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Selene first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #675 in 2024, and in 2024 424 babies received the name — 9,240 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Selene in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#675 in 2024
Peak year
2022
Babies named Selene in 2024
424
Total since 1880
9,240

Selene in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#951 in 2025
Babies named Selene in 2025
37
Total since 1996
268

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Selene mean?

The meaning of Selene is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Selene a boy or girl name?

Selene is a girl name. In 2024, 424 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Selene?

Selene comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Selene?

Selene first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #675 in 2024, and 424 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].