Selene is a distinctive choice, ranked #1262 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Selene in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1262
US Rank #675
About the Name Selene
Selene is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1262. The name has climbed 356 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Selene is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #675, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Selene
Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Selene per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Selene in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Selene is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 356 places over the last five years to #1262 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Selene is more popular in the US (#675) than in the UK (#1262). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Selene include: Selene Delgado — Selene Alejandra Delgado Delgado is a Venezuelan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Supranational at the Miss Venezuela 2021 where was...; Selene Caramazza — Selene Caramazza is an Italian actress best known for her role as Leonarda Scotellaro in the Amazon Prime Video series The Bad Guy.; Selene Vigil — Selene Here Vigil is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist for the punk rock band 7 Year Bitch..
Selene ranks #675 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
26
UK babies named Selene (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 356 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Selene
Likely around 1 other Selene in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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