Selin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Turkish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Selin means 'flood' or 'prayer call' and is a Turkish name associated with purity and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Selin
Selin is a feminine Turkish name derived from the word 'sel' which means 'flood' in Turkish. It is also related to the Turkish word 'sela' which means 'prayer call'. Selin is often associated with purity, beauty, and tranquility. It has a soft and melodic sound, making it a popular choice for baby girls in Turkey.
Popularity of the Name Selin
The popularity for the name Selin peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 45 births, which ranked number 6,121 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Selin had the most female births in 2006 with 45, which ranked number 3,503 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Selin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 34 births to 19 births, a decline of -44.12%. Among females, Selin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 34 births to 19 births, a decline of -44.12%.
Nationwide Popularity of Selin
- 20 Year Trend of Selin: -42.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Selin: -44.12%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Selin: -44.12%
Popularity of Selin by State
Among females, Selin was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Selin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Selin
- Total Births of Selin: 18 (-5.65%)
- Female Births of Selin: 18 (-5.65%)
Given the downward trend of Selin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.65% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. For Females, births for Selin have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 18 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.65%.