Rising since 1985, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Selin since 1981
Babies named Selin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Selin's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 189 |
| 2000s | 364 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Selin first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and has been rising in popularity since 1985, peaking in 1999. In 2025, it ranked 3903 with a frequency of 1 in 43440 births. The name remains most common in New York and California. As a Turkish name with lunar and watery associations, Selin offers a melodic, cross-cultural option that has steadily gained visibility in the United States over the past few decades.
Selin is a Turkish feminine name derived from the Turkish word 'sel', meaning 'flood' or 'flowing water'. It is also sometimes associated with the Greek mythological figure Selene, the goddess of the moon, though this connection is debated. The name gained popularity in Turkey in the late 20th century and has since spread to other countries.
Where Selin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Selin” around the world
Where Selin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seli
Variants: Seline
Sibling names for Selin
Names that share Selin's style, for a brother or sister.
