Selene: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced suh-LEE-nee · 3 syllables
Selene means “light”, from Greek.
From the Ancient Greek (Selene, proper noun), from (selas, “light”).
- Meaning
- light
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- suh-LEE-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #621
- US babies a year
- about 424 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Selene?
Selene was the #621 name in the US in 2025, given to 469 babies. It’s rising: up 105% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #621 |
| France | #453 |
| Canada | #878 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Selene?
Half of US adults named Selene are older than 32; most are between 19 and 64. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Selene
What does the name Selene mean?
Selene means “light”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Selene?
Selene is pronounced suh-LEE-nee.
How popular is the name Selene?
Selene was the #621 name in the US in 2025, given to 469 babies. It’s rising: up 105% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Selene?
Half of US adults named Selene are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 64.