Selvin
- US rank
- #2,833
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,121 in 1960
44 babies were named Selvin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 53 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Selvin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,760 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Selvin, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Selvin would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySelvin first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1960, when it reached #2,121.
- TrendSelvin has climbed 53 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,833. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Selvin
Selvin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Selvin for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 72 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #2,121 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,833, with 44 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1920s | 5.3 | 187,970 boys |
| 1930s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 746,269 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 1990s | 9.7 | 103,520 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 46,795 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 48,591 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,538 boys |
Other spellings of Selvin
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 Selvin
What is the origin of the name Selvin?
Selvin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Selvin a boy or girl name?
Selvin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Selvin?
Selvin ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#2,121).