Name comparison · girl names
Selena vs. Serena
In 2025, Selena leads at #268 among U.S. girls' names, with Serena at #325. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Selena | Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #268 | #325 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,170 | 942 |
| All-time peak | #91 in 1995 | #209 in 2000 |
| Uniqueness score | 32 / 100 | 35 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Mexico (#69) | District of Columbia (#119) |