Selmer
Boy nameSelmer has been given to 769 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
769
Peak year
1916 (43 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1887
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Selmer — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Selmer.
FAQ
How popular is the name Selmer?
Selmer has been given to 769 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Selmer peak?
Selmer peaked in 1916, when 43 babies were given the name.
Is Selmer a girl or boy name?
Selmer is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Selmer are boys).
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