Seldon
boy nameSeldon entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #752 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#752
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #848 |
| 1890s | #857 |
| 1900s | #1334 |
| 1910s | #1528 |
| 1920s | #1647 |
| 1930s | #1826 |
| 1940s | #2153 |
| 1950s | #2873 |
| 1960s | #3579 |
| 1970s | #4507 |
| 1980s | #6313 |
| 1990s | #8675 |
| 2000s | #9811 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Seldon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Seldon alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Seldon in 2025?
- Seldon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Seldon most popular?
- Seldon peaked in 1887, reaching #752 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Seldon with classmates?
- Seldon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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