Selina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsuh-LEE-nuh / səˈliː.nəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: moon; Greek: light
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Selina has roots in both Latin and Greek. In Latin, it is derived from 'caelum,' meaning 'sky' or 'heaven,' often associated with the moon. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, partly due to literary influences. It has been used in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in popularity over time.
Trend Summary
The name Selina has seen varied popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Selene
- Celine
International Variants
- Selina (Italian)
- Célina (French)
- Selene (Greek)
Famous people named Selina
Selina Meyer is a fictional character from the television series 'Veep,' known for her role as a fictional Vice President of the United States.
Selina Scott is a British television presenter and journalist, recognized for her work on various news programs.
Selina Kyle is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, better known as Catwoman, who is an iconic anti-heroine.
Selina Gomez is an American singer and actress, famous for her roles in television and film, as well as her music career.
Fictional characters named Selina
Selina Kyle appears in the 'Batman' franchise as Catwoman, a complex character often portrayed as an anti-heroine.
Selina Meyer is the main character in 'Veep,' a political satire series that follows her tumultuous career in politics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Selina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Selina has ranked as high as #652 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Selina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Selina (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 38 | |
NY | 17 | |
TX | 15 | |
FL | 14 | |
WA | 9 | |
VA | 8 | |
GA | 8 | |
MA | 6 | |
NJ | 6 | |
IL | 5 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 10 |
1881 | 9 |
1883 | 14 |
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 11 |
1886 | 9 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 13 |
1889 | 18 |
1890 | 24 |
1891 | 19 |
1892 | 19 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 26 |
1896 | 17 |
1897 | 22 |
1898 | 22 |
1899 | 13 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 17 |
1902 | 13 |
1903 | 20 |
1904 | 16 |
1905 | 19 |
1906 | 15 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 13 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 19 |
1911 | 19 |
1912 | 27 |
1913 | 20 |
1914 | 17 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 36 |
1917 | 32 |
1918 | 47 |
1919 | 37 |
1920 | 32 |
1921 | 22 |
1922 | 32 |
1923 | 37 |
1924 | 34 |
1925 | 28 |
1926 | 33 |
1927 | 20 |
1928 | 25 |
1929 | 19 |
1930 | 24 |
1931 | 12 |
1932 | 15 |
1933 | 18 |
1934 | 15 |
1935 | 18 |
1936 | 14 |
1937 | 14 |
1938 | 12 |
1939 | 19 |
1940 | 12 |
1941 | 13 |
1942 | 9 |
1943 | 23 |
1944 | 19 |
1945 | 27 |
1946 | 13 |
1947 | 22 |
1948 | 25 |
1949 | 28 |
1950 | 27 |
1951 | 54 |
1952 | 36 |
1953 | 36 |
1954 | 61 |
1955 | 53 |
1956 | 58 |
1957 | 68 |
1958 | 103 |
1959 | 148 |
1960 | 167 |
1961 | 205 |
1962 | 246 |
1963 | 246 |
1964 | 195 |
1965 | 244 |
1966 | 269 |
1967 | 232 |
1968 | 198 |
1969 | 146 |
1970 | 150 |
1971 | 222 |
1972 | 198 |
1973 | 220 |
1974 | 198 |
1975 | 154 |
1976 | 201 |
1977 | 399 |
1978 | 288 |
1979 | 242 |
1980 | 233 |
1981 | 294 |
1982 | 287 |
1983 | 255 |
1984 | 251 |
1985 | 264 |
1986 | 265 |
1987 | 248 |
1988 | 231 |
1989 | 331 |
1990 | 269 |
1991 | 311 |
1992 | 363 |
1993 | 496 |
1994 | 614 |
1995 | 704 |
1996 | 376 |
1997 | 357 |
1998 | 336 |
1999 | 348 |
2000 | 279 |
2001 | 262 |
2002 | 262 |
2003 | 238 |
2004 | 240 |
2005 | 295 |
2006 | 295 |
2007 | 291 |
2008 | 277 |
2009 | 253 |
2010 | 219 |
2011 | 224 |
2012 | 242 |
2013 | 213 |
2014 | 248 |
2015 | 222 |
2016 | 218 |
2017 | 214 |
2018 | 229 |
2019 | 205 |
2020 | 158 |
2021 | 176 |
2022 | 162 |
2023 | 168 |
2024 | 175 |