Selin

Selin is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “flowing water.” In 2024 it was given to 30 girls in the United States.

Selin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“flowing water”

About the name Selin

Selin belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “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, Selin first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3038 in 1999, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 1,004 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Selin in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#3038 in 1999
Peak year
2006
Babies named Selin in 2024
30
Total since 1880
1,004

Selin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#732 in 2001
Babies named Selin in 2025
44
Total since 1996
696

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Selin mean?

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

Is Selin a boy or girl name?

Selin is a girl name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Selin?

Selin comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Selin?

Selin first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #3038 in 1999, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

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