Total births
63
Girls' name · since 1985
Selenne
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 63 babies named Selenne, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1985–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Selenne sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 63 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Selenne recorded 63 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2007.
- 63 total births
- 1985–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 girls have been named Selenne since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 63
- total births
- 1985–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Selenne was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
12 babies were named Selenne in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Selenne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Selenne's full recorded timeline at 1992, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Selenne at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Selenne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2007
- Peak year (1992)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Selenne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Selenne's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Selenne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 48 births (76% of all-time use).
Selenne by state
Where Selenne concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 36.5% |
California share of Selenne's total US births 36.5%
23 of 63 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Selenne? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 63 babies named Selenne. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 12 births.
When was Selenne most popular? ▼
Selenne was most popular in the 1990s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Selenne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Selenne are California (23 births).
How long has the name Selenne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Selenne since 1985 -- 23 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Selenne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Selena, Selma, Selina, Selah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Selenne's data
- Selenne's decade-level peak was the 1990s (48 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Selennes (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Selenne
Nearby Names Like Selenne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Selenne
Selena Girl
#245 59,887 births
Selma Girl
#2776 26,881 births
Selina Girl
#1306 19,225 births
Selah Girl
#279 15,187 births
Selene Girl
#674 9,713 births
Compare Selenne side by side: Selenne vs Selena Selenne vs Selma Selenne vs Selina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Selenne: Baby Name Since 1985 - 63 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/selenne. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Selenne draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.