Selene

Meaning of Selene

Selene means "moon". In Greek mythology, Selene was the goddess of the moon.

Selene has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Selene

Selene is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #623 in 2025 from #985 in 2006.

Notable people named Selene

• Selena Gomez
  Singer, actress, producer
• Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
  Tejano singer, entertainer
• Selene Luna
  Actress, burlesque performer
• Selene Caramazza
  Italian actress
• Selene Baillou
  French rugby player

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Questions about the name Selene

What does the name Selene mean?

Selene means selene means "moon". in greek mythology, selene was the goddess of the moon, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Selene a boy's or a girl's name?

Selene is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Selene?

In 2025, Selene ranked #623 for girls, up from #675 the year before.

When was Selene most popular?

Selene peaked at #623 in 2025.