How Many People Are Named Selina?

Complete statistics for the name Selina in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Selina
Very Rare
19,045
Estimated People
1 in 17,327
1 in X Americans
1995
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
19,045 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 41

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 213
Arkansas 5
Arizona 473
California 3,287
Colorado 163
Connecticut 52
DC 5
Florida 946
Georgia 477
Hawaii 5
Iowa 12
Idaho 10
Illinois 564
Indiana 102
Kansas 5
Kentucky 97
Louisiana 179
Massachusetts 213
Maryland 135
Michigan 421
Minnesota 69
Missouri 14
Mississippi 40
North Carolina 401
New Jersey 343
New Mexico 129
Nevada 18
New York 1,723
Ohio 464
Oklahoma 18
Oregon 65
Pennsylvania 631
South Carolina 68
Tennessee 178
Texas 1,939
Utah 17
Virginia 245
Washington 298
Wisconsin 76
West Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Selina

How Many People Have the Name Selina in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,045 people in the United States currently share the name Selina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,327 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Selina a Common or Rare Name?

Selina is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Selina Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Selina are covered in full on the Selina name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Selina Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Selina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Selina is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Selina Most Popular?

The name Selina reached peak popularity in 1995, with 704 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Selina Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Selina across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Selina?

Approximately 19,045 people in the United States share the name Selina, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Selina a rare name?

Selina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,327 Americans has this name.

What does the name Selina mean?

The meaning and origin of Selina is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Selina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Selina are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Selina most popular?

The name Selina reached its peak in 1995, with 704 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People19,045
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 17,327
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1995
Male %0%
Female %100%

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