Seldon

Boy name

Seldon has been given to 988 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1916.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

988

Peak year

1916 (35 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Seldon — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sheldonboy

37,172 babies since 1881

Eldonboy

26,157 babies since 1881

Weldonboy

14,274 babies since 1881

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Seldon.

Orrieunisex

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Umbertoboy

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Butlerboy

987 babies since 1880

Merrilboy

992 babies since 1910

Olieunisex

997 babies since 1880

Marrionunisex

998 babies since 1881

Tobeboy

978 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Seldon?

Seldon has been given to 988 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Seldon peak?

Seldon peaked in 1916, when 35 babies were given the name.

Is Seldon a girl or boy name?

Seldon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Seldon are boys).

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