Selene
Selene is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “moon, radiance.” It ranked #621 in the United States in 2025. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon, who drove her silver chariot across the night sky.
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how do you pronounce Selene?
seh-LEE-nee
where does the name Selene come from?
From the Greek Σελήνη, the name of the ancient goddess of the moon, daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia; her Roman counterpart is Luna.
She is distinct from Artemis, who was associated with the crescent moon — Selene embodied the full moon itself, representing luminous beauty and the rhythms that govern tides and time.
how popular is this name?
Selene has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 13 years since 1992, and fell outside it for 21. It peaked at #621 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #621 |
| 2024 | #674 |
| 2023 | #708 |
| 2022 | #689 |
| 2021 | #720 |
| 2020 | #803 |
| 2019 | #854 |
| 2018 | #830 |
| 2017 | #915 |
| 1992 | #987 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Selene fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Selene?
- Selene (protagonist in the Underworld film franchise)
- Selene Delgado (internet cultural phenomenon)
what are the nicknames and variants of Selene?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Selene?
what names go well with Selene?
Sibling names that share Selene's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Selene
What does the name Selene mean?
Selene means “moon, radiance”.
What is the origin of the name Selene?
Selene comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Selena and Selina.
How popular is the name Selene?
Selene ranked #621 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #621, and it has spent 13 years in the top 1,000 since 1992.
Is Selene a boy or girl name?
Selene is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Selene?
Selene is pronounced seh-LEE-nee, with 3 syllables.
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