Selene
How to say it: suh-LEEN · /səˈlin/
From Greek 'Selene' (Σελήνη), goddess of the moon; derived from 'selas' meaning 'light, brightness'.
Selene was the 599th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 469 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #483 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #599 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 469 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,068 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #483 |
| In France, 2025 | #395 among girls’ names, 120 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long a quiet choice, Selene rose to its strongest use in the 2020s. Holding at that high, it appears poised to keep rising.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with a breathy finish, pronounced suh LEEN, Selene feels gentle and luminous from mythology. Celeste echoes its sky and light mood.
Nicknames
- Sel
- Lene
- Elle
Honouring a Selene in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Selene is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #395 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Selene
- Selene Caramazza (born 1993)Italian actress
- Selene Johnson (1876–1960)American actress
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