girl's name
Selcan
sel-JAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 85
Selcan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Selcan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1989, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Selcan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Selcan?
In 2004, Selcan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Selcan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Selcan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Selcan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Selcan
- Turkish sel-JAHN
Sibling Names for Selcan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Selcan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Selcan
Is Selcan a girl's or a boy's name?
Selcan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Selcan?
Selcan has 2 syllables.
When was Selcan most popular?
Selcan peaked in 1989, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.