Selvin

Boy name

Selvin has been given to 1,548 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2021.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,548

Peak year

2021 (65 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▲ +2%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Melvinboy

247,075 babies since 1880

Kelvinboy

51,855 babies since 1912

Elvinboy

21,166 babies since 1880

Delvinboy

5,355 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Selvin?

Selvin has been given to 1,548 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Selvin peak?

Selvin peaked in 2021, when 65 babies were given the name.

Is Selvin a girl or boy name?

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

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