Selvin
Boy name · #2844 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Selvin? In official American birth records, Selvin has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 44 baby boys were named Selvin, placing it at #2844 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2766, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 boys born in 2025 was named Selvin.
The 111-year story
Selvin first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 65 boys were named Selvin — good for #2173 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Selvin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Selvin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Selvin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Selvin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Selvin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Selvin is most common
State-level data for Selvin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Selvin
Statistically, parents drawn to Selvin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sevin, Arvin, Levin, Edvin, and Kalvin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Selvin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2833 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2444 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2563 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2173 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2886 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2491 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3106 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3071 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3596 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2766 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3371 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3661 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2551 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2852 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3128 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2702 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3057 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2257 |
| 2006 | 52 | #2375 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2325 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2283 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2729 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2504 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Selvin?
In official American birth records, the name Selvin first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Selvin a popular boy name?
Selvin ranked #2844 among boys in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2766.
When was the name Selvin most popular?
Selvin peaked in 2021, when 65 American boys received the name (ranked #2173 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Selvin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American boys was named Selvin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.