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Selene

female

Meaning

"Moon"

Greek mythological name meaning moon, associated with the lunar goddess and later adopted in literary traditions.

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Popularity History of Selene

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#675Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#675

Selene was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+33

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Selene Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Selene.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Selene

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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