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How Many People Are Named Selina?
Estimated people named Selina living in the U.S. today
16,803
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 19,045
- Peak year: 1995 (704 births)
- Estimated living today: 16,803
Selina by age group — who carries the name today?
Selina popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Selina
Selina has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 19,045 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 16,803 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 20,342 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Selinas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Selina in the US?
An estimated 16,803 people named Selina are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Selina rare — about 1 in 20,342 Americans.
Is Selina a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Selina is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Selina most popular?
Selina peaked in 1995, when 704 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Selina?
Selina ranks #1,761 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).