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Selene Girl

Popularity: #551 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsuh-LEEN / /səˈliːn/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: moon; Latin: light

Historical & Cultural Background

Selene is derived from the Greek goddess of the moon, who was often depicted driving a chariot across the night sky. In ancient mythology, Selene was associated with lunar cycles and femininity. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its enduring appeal. It has also been adopted in literature and art, symbolizing beauty and tranquility.

Trend Summary

Selene has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Selina
  • Celine

International Variants

  • Selene (Italian)
  • Céline (French)
  • Selena (Spanish)

Famous people named Selene

Selene H. M. M. de Jong is a Dutch artist known for her contemporary paintings.

Selene Gomez is an American singer and actress recognized for her work in music and television.

Selene M. A. M. de Lima is a Brazilian scientist noted for her research in environmental studies.

Selene M. M. A. de Oliveira is a Portuguese author celebrated for her novels.

Fictional characters named Selene

Selene is a character in the 'Underworld' film series, portrayed as a vampire warrior.

Selene is a character in the video game 'Bloodlines 2', known for her mysterious powers.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Selene was first seen in the United States in 1919. Selene has ranked as high as #974 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Selene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Selene (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 87
24%
TX 51
14%
FL 30
8%
NY 30
8%
IL 17
5%
WA 15
4%
PA 15
4%
NJ 15
4%
GA 13
4%
AZ 12
3%
VA 11
3%
OR 10
3%
NV 8
2%
OH 8
2%
MN 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19195
19235
19266
19285
19297
19316
19326
19426
19436
19447
19459
194623
194714
19485
19499
195013
195110
195212
19538
195415
195510
195617
195716
195827
195933
196016
196129
196230
196340
196434
196541
196646
196728
196825
196970
197049
197146
197236
197345
197439
197543
197651
197764
197846
197954
198054
198137
198235
198343
198443
198540
198643
198750
198851
198985
1990166
1991150
1992193
1993215
1994185
1995196
1996118
1997115
1998132
1999138
2000117
2001111
2002131
2003108
2004186
2005168
2006264
2007225
2008202
2009197
2010179
2011170
2012240
2013215
2014194
2015214
2016203
2017292
2018327
2019313
2020337
2021396
2022425
2023401
2024424