Selby
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Selby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
981 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1993 with 26 births
Most common in: North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
35 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
35 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Selby’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | #4441 | — |
| 1973 | #4054 | ↑387 |
| 1974 | #4634 | ↓580 |
| 1977 | #3836 | ↑798 |
| 1983 | #4907 | ↓1071 |
| 1986 | #6721 | ↓1814 |
| 1987 | #6951 | ↓230 |
| 1990 | #8117 | ↓1166 |
| 1991 | #7271 | ↑846 |
| 1993 | #3819 | ↑3452 |
| 1994 | #7770 | ↓3951 |
| 1995 | #6992 | ↑778 |
| 1996 | #6496 | ↑496 |
| 1998 | #8479 | ↓1983 |
| 2003 | #10894 | ↓2415 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↑1309 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓286 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓2416 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↑179 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑100 |
Frequently asked questions about Selby
Is Selby a popular name?
Yes — Selby currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Selby more common for boys or girls?
Selby is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Selby most popular?
Selby peaked in 1993 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Selby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Selby’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1440 in 1909 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Selby?
At least 1,016 babies have been recorded with the name Selby across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Selby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Selby appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.