How Many People Are Named Selby?
Complete statistics for the name Selby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Selby is a very rare name for boys, with only 553 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 596,694 Americans. The majority of those named Selby are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 976 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Selby Through the Generations
Selby has seen its peak popularity in 1993 when 26 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been slowly declining, but it still holds a unique charm. With an average age of 65, Selby is predominantly found among the older generation, with 561 out of 553 individuals being over 60 years old. This makes it a name that's more commonly associated with the past rather than the present.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Selby
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Selby's English roots
📄 About the Name Selby
How Many People Have the Name Selby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,138 people in the United States currently share the name Selby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,758 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Selby a Common or Rare Name?
Selby is classified as 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 Selby Mean?
Selby means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Selby in SSA data, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.
When Was Selby Most Popular?
The name Selby reached peak popularity in 1993, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Selby?
Approximately 11,138 people named Selby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,138. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,758 Americans.
Is Selby a rare name?
Selby is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,758 Americans has this name.
What does the name Selby mean?
Selby means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Selby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 51% of people named Selby are male and 49% are female.
When was Selby most popular?
Selby peaked in 1993 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.