Selby
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLB-ee ]
Selby is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,369 in the US, popular nicknames include Sel, Sey, and Selie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Selby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 271 babies have been named Selby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,369 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,369
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Selby is also used as a girl name, ranked #37078.
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About the Name Selby
Selby is a boy name .
Is Selby a boy or girl name? Selby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,369 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,078. Selby is more commonly used as a boy name.
Selby is currently ranked #28,369 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selby include Sel, Sey, and Selie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis