How Many People Are Named Selma?

Curious about how common the name Selma is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 27,141
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 12,159 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 27,141 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Selma.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 12,159 people has this name.

This classification places Selma in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Selma

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 12,159 people

Total Count

27,141

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 321
Female: 26,820

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 96

  • Young (<30) 2,369
  • Adult (30–60) 850
  • Old (>60) 23,922

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 204
  • Arkansas 308
  • Arizona 10
  • California 746
  • Colorado 46
  • Connecticut 188
  • DC 7
  • Florida 141
  • Georgia 294
  • Iowa 210
  • Idaho 6
  • Illinois 707
  • Indiana 188
  • Kansas 96
  • Kentucky 170
  • Louisiana 241
  • Massachusetts 652
  • Maryland 250
  • Maine 5
  • Michigan 376
  • Minnesota 412
  • Missouri 322
  • Mississippi 194
  • Montana 34
  • North Carolina 878
  • North Dakota 273
  • Nebraska 103
  • New Jersey 649
  • New York 4,725
  • Ohio 468
  • Oklahoma 166
  • Oregon 5
  • Pennsylvania 1,344
  • Rhode Island 27
  • South Carolina 144
  • South Dakota 124
  • Tennessee 348
  • Texas 1,230
  • Utah 11
  • Virginia 365
  • Washington 73
  • Wisconsin 350
  • West Virginia 34
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Selma?

Approximately 27,141 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Selma, based on statistical analysis.

Is Selma a rare name?

Selma is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.