Selby
girl nameSelby entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #3800 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
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rank today
#3800
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4200 |
| 1940s | #4622 |
| 1950s | #5295 |
| 1970s | #9284 |
| 1980s | #7157 |
| 1990s | #9933 |
| 2000s | #10489 |
| 2010s | #12590 |
| 2020s | #12860 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Selby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Selby alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selby in 2025?
- Selby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Selby most popular?
- Selby peaked in 1937, reaching #3800 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Selby with classmates?
- Selby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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