Selwyn
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLW-ihn ]
Selwyn is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,245 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
Selwyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 911 babies have been named Selwyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selwyn is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,245 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,245
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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Selwyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #67342.
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About the Name Selwyn
Selwyn is a boy name .
Is Selwyn a boy or girl name? Selwyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,245 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,342. Selwyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Selwyn is currently ranked #9,245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selwyn include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Selwie. 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