Selina
girl name#1272 in 2025Selina entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #371 in 1995, ranks #1272 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1272
rank today
#371
peak (1995)
176
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #626 |
| 1890s | #728 |
| 1900s | #905 |
| 1910s | #1200 |
| 1920s | #1582 |
| 1930s | #2052 |
| 1940s | #2190 |
| 1950s | #1350 |
| 1960s | #693 |
| 1970s | #707 |
| 1980s | #684 |
| 1990s | #593 |
| 2000s | #920 |
| 2010s | #1113 |
| 2020s | #1331 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Selina has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Selina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Selina alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selina in 2025?
- Selina ranks #1272 among US girl names in 2025, with 176 babies given the name.
- When was the name Selina most popular?
- Selina peaked in 1995, reaching #371 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Selina with classmates?
- Selina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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