Selim

Boy name

Selim has been given to 1,023 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 2017. In 2025, about 1 in 34,162 boys was named Selim.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,023

Peak year

2017 (78 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

▼ -11%

Gender split

All boys

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

1,024 babies since 1976

1,024 babies since 1981

1,024 babies since 1998

1,025 babies since 2000

1,021 babies since 2003

1,019 babies since 1906

1,028 babies since 1995

1,029 babies since 1990

How popular is the name Selim?

Selim has been given to 1,023 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Selim peak?

Selim peaked in 2017, when 78 babies were given the name.

Is Selim a girl or boy name?

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

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