Unisex · #4,973 in 2026

Selester

Current Rank
#4,973
Peak Rank
#4,973 (1925)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,973 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,549 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1925
First Year
1925
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#4973
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1936
First Year
1936
Last Year
1936
Peak Year
#3549
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Selester

As a girl name

Selester first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1925, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 5 Selesters were born — ranking #4,973 that year. As of 2026, Selester ranks #4,973 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Selesters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Selester first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 5 Selesters were born — ranking #3,549 that year. As of 2026, Selester ranks #3,549 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Selesters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Selester

Phonetically similar names — useful when Selester is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Selester

What does the name Selester mean?
Selester is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1925. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Selester in 2026?
In 2026, Selester ranks #4,973 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Selester most popular?
Selester reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #4,973 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Selester a unisex name?
Yes — Selester is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Selesters assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Selester?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Selester include Aloyse, Alwayne, Alzata. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Selester

Selester is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Selester's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #4,973. Use the chart and map above to compare Selester's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.