Selmer
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLM-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selmer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Selmer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selmer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,328 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,328
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Selmer is also used as a girl name, ranked #68622.
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About the Name Selmer
Selmer is a boy name .
Is Selmer a boy or girl name? Selmer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,328 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,622. Selmer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Selmer is currently ranked #42,328 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selmer include Sel, Selm, Selmy, Selmie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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