Selena
5 countries#268 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Selena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
59,944 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #268 · peaked in 1995 with 3,840 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
5,779 births recorded 1975–2022 · currently #317 · peaked in 2010 with 339 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,189 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #384 · peaked in 2021 with 115 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,082 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #389 · peaked in 2021 with 115 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
97 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #387 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
10 births recorded 2017–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2022 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Selena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #284 | — |
| 2007 | #319 | ↓35 |
| 2008 | #349 | ↓30 |
| 2009 | #321 | ↑28 |
| 2010 | #326 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #319 | ↑7 |
| 2012 | #304 | ↑15 |
| 2013 | #342 | ↓38 |
| 2014 | #345 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #320 | ↑25 |
| 2016 | #287 | ↑33 |
| 2017 | #243 | ↑44 |
| 2018 | #248 | ↓5 |
| 2019 | #233 | ↑15 |
| 2020 | #242 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #203 | ↑39 |
| 2022 | #239 | ↓36 |
| 2023 | #229 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #245 | ↓16 |
| 2025 | #268 | ↓23 |
Frequently asked questions about Selena
Is Selena a popular name?
Yes — Selena currently ranks #268 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Selena more common for boys or girls?
Selena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Selena most popular?
Selena peaked in 1995 in United States, with 3,840 recorded births that year.
Is Selena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Selena’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #836 in 1880 to #268 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Selena?
At least 66,912 babies have been recorded with the name Selena across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Selena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Selena appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Selena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Selena include Aspen, Elaina, Arleth, Evie.
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