The nameSelin

Selin is a Turkish girl's name, given in France mostly around 2000.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated. It has been very common in Turkey since the 1980s.

Origin

Turkish.

History

First found in France in the early 1980s, Selin peaked in the early 2000s, mostly in families of Turkish origin. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Selin

Selin in France

1819thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (95 births)
1,740babies named Selin in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Selin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 735 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Selin. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Selin in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Selin mean?

Its meaning is debated. It has been very common in Turkey since the 1980s.

What is the origin of the name Selin?

Turkish.

Is Selin a girl's or a boy's name?

Selin is a girl's name.