Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Selso

Selsø is a historic manor house located near Skibby, on the Hornsherred peninsula, Frederikssund Municipality, some 50 km (31 mi) west of Copenhagen, Denmark. The estate traces its history back to the 13th century. The current main building dates from 1576 but was renovated in the Baroque style in 1734.

Current Rank
#9,912
Peak Rank
#5,659 (1992)
Total Babies
125
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1999
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#5659
Peak Rank
125
Total Count
21
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Selso

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Selsø is a historic manor house located near Skibby, on the Hornsherred peninsula, Frederikssund Municipality, some 50 km (31 mi) west of Copenhagen, Denmark. The estate traces its history back to the 13th century. The current main building dates from 1576 but was renovated in the Baroque style in 1734.

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The Story of Selso

Selso first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 9 Selsos were born — ranking #5,659 that year. As of 2026, Selso ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Selsos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Selso

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

  • Celso
  • Celsa
  • Sulci
  • Salsa
  • Celo
  • Selo
  • Sello
  • Celss
  • Sesso
  • Seso
  • Ceso
  • Cillo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Selso

What does the name Selso mean?
Selsø is a historic manor house located near Skibby, on the Hornsherred peninsula, Frederikssund Municipality, some 50 km (31 mi) west of Copenhagen, Denmark. The estate traces its history back to the 13th century. The current main building dates from 1576 but was renovated in the Baroque style in 1734.
How popular is Selso in 2026?
In 2026, Selso ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Selso most popular?
Selso reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #5,659 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Selso most popular?
Selso has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Selso.
Is Selso a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Selso is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Selso?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Selso include Kempton, Kengo, Si. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Selso

Selso is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Selso's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #5,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Selso'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.