How Many People Are Named Selwyn?
Complete statistics for the name Selwyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Selwyn, a very rare male name, is held by just 855 people in the US, making up 1 in 385,948 Americans. The majority of those named Selwyn are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 1,412 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Selwyn Through the Generations
Selwyn has seen its peak popularity in 1961 with 43 births, and since then, it has maintained a stable presence. With an average age of 66, Selwyn is predominantly found among the older generation, with 58% of people named Selwyn being over 60. This trend suggests that while the name remains stable, it's more commonly associated with older individuals, indicating a generational shift in naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Selwyn's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Selwyn
How Many People Have the Name Selwyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 353 people in the United States currently share the name Selwyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 938,950 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Selwyn a Common or Rare Name?
Selwyn 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 Selwyn Mean?
Selwyn means "Welsh nobleman" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Selwyn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Selwyn Most Popular?
The name Selwyn reached peak popularity in 1961, with 43 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 Selwyn?
Approximately 353 people named Selwyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 353. That works out to roughly 1 in 938,950 Americans.
Is Selwyn a rare name?
Selwyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 938,950 Americans has this name.
What does the name Selwyn mean?
Selwyn means "Welsh nobleman" and comes from Welsh origins.
Is Selwyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Selwyn are male and 0% are female.
When was Selwyn most popular?
Selwyn peaked in 1961 with 43 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.