Selig
boy nameSelig entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2045 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2045
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2956 |
| 1920s | #3118 |
| 1930s | #3406 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Selig are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Selig alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selig in 2025?
- Selig is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Selig most popular?
- Selig peaked in 1912, reaching #2045 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Selig with classmates?
- Selig will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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