Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Salene since 1946
Babies named Salene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Salene first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1946, but its popularity has always been extremely low. The name reached its peak in 2007, after which it began a steady decline, with no top states where it saw particular favor. While its sound and spelling suggest a connection to the Greek moon goddess Selene, there is no direct evidence of that derivation; Salene is best understood as a modern, phonetic variation. With no rank and minimal usage, Salene remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon, vowel-rich name.
Salene emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1946. It likely arose as a variant of the name Selene, which derives from Greek Σελήνη (Selene), the goddess of the moon. The spelling with an 'a' may reflect phonetic influences or a fashionable variation. Despite its Greek echo, Salene is best characterized as a modern coinage with no long historical tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Selene
Sibling names for Salene
Names that share Salene's style, for a brother or sister.
