Selby
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLB-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 272 babies have been named Selby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selby is past its peak , currently ranked #37,078 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,078
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Selby
Selby is a girl name .
Is Selby a boy or girl name? Selby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,078 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,369. Selby is more commonly used as a boy name.
Selby is currently ranked #37,078 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selby include Sel, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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