Baby Name Popularity Profile

Selena

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Selena.

✦ Moon 🌍 Greek mythological nature
National Rank (2025) #268
All-Time Peak Rank #91 Achieved 1995
Total U.S. Births 59,887 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 3,825 births in 1995
πŸ’‘ The Selena Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Moon
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from the Greek word 'selΔ“nΔ“' meaning 'moon'. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon.
Common Nicknames
Lena Selly
Alternative Spellings
Celina Selene
Pronunciation: se-LEE-nah
Themes & Categories
mythological nature
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Selena

According to SSA data, Selena achieved its highest historical rank of #91 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1995 with 3,825 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Selena across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +15.2% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 3,825 births in 1995
Years in Top 100 1 yrs
Years in Top 500 43 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 102
1890s: 143
1900s: 179
1910s: 318
1920s: 424
1930s: 327
1940s: 455
1950s: 964
1960s: 2,535
1970s: 4,843
1980s: 3,362
1990s: 15,043
2000s: 12,417
2010s: 11,028
2020s: 7,747

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Se-le-na
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, California
States with Data 50
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #104 501 1995 25.0% Decline
Arizona #158 1,558 1995 6.8% Decline
New Mexico #75 640 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #200 3,253 1995 +27.0% Growth
California #153 9,274 1995 10.3% Decline
Texas #242 6,369 1995 4.0% Decline
Washington #230 1,203 1997 +6.7% Growth
Colorado #276 857 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #220 639 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #467 1,835 1998 30.6% Decline
North Carolina #369 1,813 1999 23.1% Decline
Virginia #317 1,269 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #809 993 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #530 1,127 1998 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #609 766 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #221 106 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #162 158 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #229 2,492 1995 27.4% Decline
Maryland #715 750 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #271 1,830 1999 +3.0% Growth
Kentucky #563 813 1999 Insufficient historical volume
New York #325 3,464 1995 23.2% Decline
New Jersey #252 1,237 1995 +3.1% Growth
Louisiana #669 793 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #509 1,032 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 551 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 56 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #238 438 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #154 539 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #370 2,087 1995 6.2% Decline
Wisconsin #417 770 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #387 1,767 1999 +7.1% Growth
Kansas #439 396 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #481 306 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #302 665 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #174 128 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #305 132 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #350 810 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #295 352 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #226 722 1999 +12.0% Growth
Nebraska #469 230 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #432 365 1998 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 214 2001 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 74 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 44 1997 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #267 45 2000 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 39 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 11 2000 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 25 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 29 2006 Insufficient historical volume

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