Selassie
boy name#12008 in 2025Selassie entered the US charts in 2000, peaked at #8456 in 2002, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2000–2025
#12008
rank today
#8456
peak (2002)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10323 |
| 2010s | #11219 |
| 2020s | #10053 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Selassie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Selassie is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selassie in 2025?
- Selassie ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Selassie most popular?
- Selassie peaked in 2002, reaching #8456 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Selassie with classmates?
- Selassie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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