girl's name
Selestine
SEL-es-teen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 41
Selestine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1951 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Selestine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 12 |
How Popular Is Selestine?
In 1951, Selestine was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Selestine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Selestine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Selestine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Selestine
- English SEL-es-teen
Sibling Names for Selestine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Selestine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Selestine
How popular is the name Selestine?
In 1951, Selestine was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Selestine a girl's or a boy's name?
Selestine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Selestine?
Selestine has 3 syllables.
When was Selestine most popular?
Selestine peaked in 1949, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.