Selby
Meaningfrom the willow farm · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,440 in 1909
5 babies were named Selby in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1930–2025
US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Selby, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Selby would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySelby first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,440. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Selby means “from the willow farm”.
About the name Selby
Selby is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the willow farm”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-lby”. US birth records list Selby for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 76 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,440 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.5 | 684,932 girls |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 girls |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 877,193 girls |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 207,900 girls |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 264,550 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 288,184 girls |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 9.1 | 110,254 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 77,459 boys |
| 1930s | 10 | 97,466 boys |
| 1940s | 5.3 | 190,114 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 257,069 boys |
| 1960s | 2.7 | 364,964 boys |
| 1970s | 2.4 | 414,938 boys |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 361,011 boys |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Selby
What does the name Selby mean?
Selby means “from the willow farm” in English.
What is the origin of the name Selby?
Selby has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Selby a boy or girl name?
Selby is a boy name.
How popular is the name Selby?
Selby ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,440).