Selwyn
boy name#10695 in 2025Selwyn entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1064 in 1904, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
#10695
rank today
#1064
peak (1904)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1064 |
| 1910s | #2397 |
| 1920s | #1978 |
| 1930s | #2281 |
| 1940s | #2677 |
| 1950s | #2276 |
| 1960s | #1604 |
| 1970s | #3136 |
| 1980s | #3631 |
| 1990s | #4965 |
| 2000s | #9143 |
| 2010s | #10163 |
| 2020s | #9504 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Selwyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Selwyn alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selwyn in 2025?
- Selwyn ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Selwyn most popular?
- Selwyn peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Selwyn with classmates?
- Selwyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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