How Many People Are Named Selvin?
Complete statistics for the name Selvin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Selvin is a rare name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Selvin stand out even more. With only 1,365 people bearing this name in the US today, it's incredibly unique, only 1 in 241,795 Americans are named Selvin. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 65 births, showing its status as a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, it's believed they're here to help others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 1,504 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Selvin Through the Generations
Selvin has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its most significant growth occurring in recent years. As of now, there are 1,365 individuals named Selvin living in the country, marking a slight increase from the historical total of 1,504 births. Among these, 76% are under 30 years old, indicating that Selvin is predominantly favored among younger parents. This trend suggests that the name is likely to remain popular among new generations, maintaining its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Selvin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Selvin
How Many People Have the Name Selvin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 213 people in the United States currently share the name Selvin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,556,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Selvin a Common or Rare Name?
Selvin 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 Selvin Mean?
Selvin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Selvin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Selvin Most Popular?
The name Selvin reached peak popularity in 2021, with 65 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 Selvin?
Approximately 213 people named Selvin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 213. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,556,100 Americans.
Is Selvin a rare name?
Selvin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,556,100 Americans has this name.
What does the name Selvin mean?
Selvin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Selvin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Selvin are male and 0% are female.
When was Selvin most popular?
Selvin peaked in 2021 with 65 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.