Selene
Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 5 babies have been named Selene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,896 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,896
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Selene is also used as a girl name, ranked #674.
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Sanskrit root rudh origin
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About the Name Selene
Selene is a boy name .
Is Selene a boy or girl name? Selene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,896 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #674. Selene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Selene is currently ranked #34,896 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selene include Sel, Sele, Seley, Seleie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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