Selwyn
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLW-ihn ]
Selwyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #67,342 in the US, popular nicknames include Sel, Sey, and Selie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Selwyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 5 babies have been named Selwyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selwyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,342 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,342
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Selwyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #9245.
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About the Name Selwyn
Selwyn is a girl name .
Is Selwyn a boy or girl name? Selwyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,342 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,245. Selwyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Selwyn is currently ranked #67,342 in popularity for girl 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