Selwyn

Boy name

Selwyn has been given to 1,418 babies in the U.S. since 1904. It peaked in 1961. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Selwyn.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,418

Peak year

1961 (43 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1904

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

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

1,412 babies since 1900

1,431 babies since 1936

1,399 babies since 1912

1,448 babies since 1916

1,384 babies since 1913

1,455 babies since 1904

1,462 babies since 1893

1,467 babies since 1914

How popular is the name Selwyn?

Selwyn has been given to 1,418 babies in the U.S. since 1904. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Selwyn peak?

Selwyn peaked in 1961, when 43 babies were given the name.

Is Selwyn a girl or boy name?

Selwyn is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Selwyn are boys).

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