How Many People Are Named Selvi?

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

Selvi
Very Rare
Tamil

Selvi is a rare name with roots in Tamil culture, meaning 'to rule'. Only 11 people named Selvi live in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,173,304 Americans. All of those named Selvi are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~11
Living in US
1 in 30,173,304
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rule
🌐
Origin
Tamil
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
22
Life Path Number

People with life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

87,603
Worldwide Bearers
#11,452
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
29,316
🇮🇩 Indonesia
29,080
🇹🇷 Turkey
24,102
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,654
🇦🇱 Albania
1,152
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572
🇺🇸 United States
278
🇿🇦 South Africa
148
🇩🇪 Germany
120
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 3
11
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
3
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Selvi Through the Generations

Selvi saw its peak popularity in 2022 with six births, indicating it's still gaining traction among parents looking for unique names. The average age of people named Selvi is three, reflecting its recent rise in usage. With all eleven individuals under thirty, Selvi stands out as a name embraced by younger generations, suggesting it may continue to grow in popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Selvi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Selvi's Tamil roots

📄 About the Name Selvi

How Many People Have the Name Selvi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11 people in the United States currently share the name Selvi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,173,304 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Selvi a Common or Rare Name?

Selvi 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 Selvi Mean?

Selvi means "to rule" and comes from Tamil origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Selvi Most Popular?

The name Selvi reached peak popularity in 2022, with 6 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 Selvi?

Approximately 11 people named Selvi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,173,304 Americans.

Is Selvi a rare name?

Selvi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,173,304 Americans has this name.

What does the name Selvi mean?

Selvi means "to rule" and comes from Tamil origins.

Is Selvi more male or female?

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

When was Selvi most popular?

Selvi peaked in 2022 with 6 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 US11
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 30,173,304
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age3
Peak Year2022
World Rank#11,452
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.