Selwyn
Meaningfriend of the hall · Old English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,064 in 1904
6 babies were named Selwyn in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Selwyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Selwyn, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Selwyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySelwyn first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #1,064. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Old English, Selwyn means “friend of the hall”.
About the name Selwyn
Selwyn is a boy name of English origin meaning “friend of the hall”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Selwyn for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 106 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #1,064 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.8 | 128,205 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 95,238 boys |
| 1920s | 18 | 56,657 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 78,555 boys |
| 1940s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 1950s | 6.9 | 144,509 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 75,415 boys |
| 1970s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 1980s | 6.8 | 148,148 boys |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 150,376 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 689,655 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 Selwyn
What does the name Selwyn mean?
Selwyn means “friend of the hall” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Selwyn?
Selwyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Selwyn a boy or girl name?
Selwyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Selwyn?
Selwyn ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#1,064).