How Many People Are Named Selda?

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

Selda
Very Rare
Turkish

Selda is a very rare female name, with only 6 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 56,536,667 Americans. The majority of those named Selda are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~6
Living in US
1 in 56,536,667
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Turkish origin, meaning 'to be happy'
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Joyful Resilient Traditional
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,700
Worldwide Bearers
#14,661
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
60,902
🇧🇷 Brazil
806
🇩🇪 Germany
619
🇮🇩 Indonesia
344
🇵🇭 Philippines
342
🇳🇱 Netherlands
301
🇺🇸 United States
266
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
245
🇬🇧 England
234
🇫🇷 France
174

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
86
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 86 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
53
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
99

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

📜 Selda Through the Generations

Selda has been a name that has seen steady usage throughout the decades, peaking in popularity in 1919 with 14 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over the age of 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older populations. With an estimated average age of 102, Selda stands as a testament to longevity and tradition, rarely appearing among younger demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Selda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Selda's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Selda

How Many People Have the Name Selda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Selda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,536,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Selda a Common or Rare Name?

Selda 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 Selda Mean?

Selda means "Turkish origin, meaning 'to be happy'" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Selda Most Popular?

The name Selda reached peak popularity in 1919, with 14 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 Selda?

Approximately 6 people named Selda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 86. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,536,667 Americans.

Is Selda a rare name?

Selda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,536,667 Americans has this name.

What does the name Selda mean?

Selda means "Turkish origin, meaning 'to be happy'" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Selda more male or female?

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

When was Selda most popular?

Selda peaked in 1919 with 14 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 US6
All-Time Births86
1 in X1 in 56,536,667
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1919
World Rank#14,661
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.