How popular is the name Selmer in 2025?

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

When was the name Selmer most popular?

Selmer peaked in 1899, reaching #661 among US boy names.

Selmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Selmer entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #661 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#661

peak (1899)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Selmer alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Selmer in 2025?: Selmer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Selmer most popular?: Selmer peaked in 1899, reaching #661 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Selmer with classmates?: Selmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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