Selwyn
3 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Selwyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,418 births recorded 1904–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1961 with 43 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Texas, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
26 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2008–2008 · peaked in 2008 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Selwyn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #8704 | — |
| 2001 | #10556 | ↓1852 |
| 2002 | #10667 | ↓111 |
| 2003 | #7245 | ↑3422 |
| 2004 | #8927 | ↓1682 |
| 2005 | #10151 | ↓1224 |
| 2007 | #7590 | ↑2561 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↓1429 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↑34 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↓708 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓1115 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↑38 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑3233 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓4571 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↑3364 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓2000 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓1502 |
| 2018 | #8819 | ↑3427 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↑507 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↓2383 |
Frequently asked questions about Selwyn
Is Selwyn a popular name?
Yes — Selwyn currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Selwyn more common for boys or girls?
Selwyn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Selwyn most popular?
Selwyn peaked in 1961 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Selwyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Selwyn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1064 in 1904 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Selwyn?
At least 1,447 babies have been recorded with the name Selwyn across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Selwyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Selwyn appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Selwyn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Selwyn include Severo.
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