Selena
Female name · ★ Classic
18,331
Total Births
1995
Peak Year
#229
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Selena
Selena is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 18,331 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1990s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 155 births |
| 1890s | 135 births |
| 1900s | 147 births |
| 1910s | 75 births |
| 1940s | 25 births |
| 1950s | 203 births |
| 1960s | 990 births |
| 1970s | 1,908 births |
| 1980s | 1,296 births |
| 1990s | 5,835 births |
| 2000s | 4,535 births |
| 2010s | 2,072 births |
| 2020s | 955 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Selena?
Selena has been given to 18,331 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1995 with 1,487 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #229.
Is Selena a boy or girl name?
Selena is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Selena most popular?
Selena was most popular in 1995, when 1,487 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Selena?
Selena first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).