Rising since 2014, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Celene since 1917
Babies named Celene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 101 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 196 |
| 1990s | 608 |
| 2000s | 234 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Celene is a rare American girl's name first recorded in 1917. Its usage peaked in 1993, and it has been experiencing a gradual resurgence since 2014. In 2025, it ranked 6,116th, with an incidence of 1 in 84,593 births. The name is most common in California. While its exact origin is debated, it is widely considered a modern variant of Selene, the Greek moon goddess, giving it a celestial and elegant feel.
Celene is likely a modern English variant of Selene, derived from the Greek Σελήνη (Selene), the goddess of the moon. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, with its popularity peaking in the 1990s. It remains a relatively rare name, chosen for its soft, feminine sound and celestial associations.
Where Celene is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Celene” around the world
Where Celene lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celly, Lena
Sibling names for Celene
Names that share Celene's style, for a brother or sister.
