How popular is the name Selden in 2025?

Selden is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Selden most popular?

Selden peaked in 1911, reaching #1740 among US boy names.

Selden will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Selden entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1740 in 1911, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1740

peak (1911)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Selden are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Selden alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Selden in 2025?: Selden is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Selden most popular?: Selden peaked in 1911, reaching #1740 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Selden with classmates?: Selden will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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