Boy · #2,452 in 2026

Selvin

Name: Popularity of the name Selvin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Selvin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,452

Peak Rank

#2,120 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+16%

1914

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#2120

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Selvin

Selvin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 65 Selvins were born — ranking #2,173 that year. As of 2026, Selvin ranks #2,452 for baby boys with 57 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Selvins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Selvin

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

Sylvan
Silvan
Sylvain
Sylvine
Solving
Sellin
Sevin
Selin
Selwyn
Salving
Seven
Silva

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Selvin

What does the name Selvin mean?

Selvin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Selvin in 2026?

In 2026, Selvin ranks #2,452 among boys' names in the U.S., with 57 babies given the name that year.

When was Selvin most popular?

Selvin reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,120 that year with 65 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Selvin most popular?

Selvin has historically been most popular in Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Selvin.

Is Selvin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Selvin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Selvin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Selvin include Audy, Chales, Andamo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Selvin

Selvin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Selvin's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,120. Use the chart and map above to compare Selvin'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.