Selene
s(e)-le-ne
US Popularity:1381
Origin:Greek
Meaning:The moon
Any parent will confirm that their love for baby stretches to the moon and back! Selene is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "the moon." Lunar lovers and night-sky stargazers will delight in this luminous name. Just like the moon, Selene has a calming, soothing effect, with a hint of mystique and wonder about it. Whether baby is born on a full moon or you are passionate about all things astronomy, no doubt you will be "over the moon" with precious Selene!
Selene Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Selene is currently #1239 on The Bump
Girl:Selene is currently #888 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Selene is currently #1381 in U.S. births
Girl:Selene is currently #708 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#708
in 2023
- 15
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 274
Behind the Name, Selene, May 2020
Merriam-Webster, Selene
Name Doctor, Selene
Online Etymology Dictionary, Selene, April 2022
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