Rising since 2004, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Selen since 1992
Babies named Selen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Selen's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Selen is a Turkish name with mythological roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and has been steadily rising in use since 2004. Its peak year so far is 2025, when it ranked number 7,885 and had a rarity of 1 in 123,636. Although it is not yet common in the United States, it has strong cultural significance in Turkey. The name's association with the moon goddess gives it a celestial, feminine feel that appeals to modern parents looking for a distinctive cross-cultural choice.
Selen is a Turkish name derived from the ancient Turkish word 'selen' meaning 'moon'. In Turkish mythology, Selen is the goddess of the moon. The name has gained popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad, particularly since the 1990s.
“Selen” around the world
Where Selen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sel, Seli
Variants: Selenay, Selene
Sibling names for Selen
Names that share Selen's style, for a brother or sister.
