How Many People Are Named Selamawit?

Complete statistics for the name Selamawit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Selamawit
Very Rare
Amharic

Selamawit means 'peace' in Amharic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 22 people named Selamawit live in the US today, which is just 1 in 15,244,255 Americans. The majority, 45%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~22
Living in US
1 in 15,244,255
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peace
🌐
Origin
Amharic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Harmonious
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

98,231
Worldwide Bearers
#10,362
Global Rank
🇪🇷 Eritrea
53,085
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
43,924
🇺🇸 United States
668
🇸🇪 Sweden
195
🇬🇧 England
68
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
48
🇨🇦 Canada
38
🇳🇱 Netherlands
35
🇮🇪 Ireland
29
🇳🇴 Norway
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
22 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
10
Would be under 30 (45%)
12
Would be 30–60 (55%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Selamawit Through the Generations

Selamawit saw its peak popularity in 1990 with 7 births, but since then, the name has remained stable. With only 22 people named Selamawit currently living in the US, it's considered very rare. The average age of those named Selamawit is 30, indicating that it's a newer-generation name. Among them, 10 are under 30, 12 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, reflecting its modernity and recent adoption.

✨ Similar Names to Selamawit

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Selamawit's Amharic roots

📄 About the Name Selamawit

How Many People Have the Name Selamawit?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22 people in the United States currently share the name Selamawit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,244,255 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Selamawit a Common or Rare Name?

Selamawit is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Selamawit Mean?

Selamawit means "peace" and comes from Amharic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Selamawit in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Selamawit Most Popular?

The name Selamawit reached peak popularity in 1990, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Selamawit?

Approximately 22 people named Selamawit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,244,255 Americans.

Is Selamawit a rare name?

Selamawit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,244,255 Americans has this name.

What does the name Selamawit mean?

Selamawit means "peace" and comes from Amharic origins.

Is Selamawit more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Selamawit are male and 100% are female.

When was Selamawit most popular?

Selamawit peaked in 1990 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US22
All-Time Births22
1 in X1 in 15,244,255
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1990
World Rank#10,362
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.