Selwyn
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Friend At Court
- Origin
- Anglo
Selwyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,402 baby boys have been named Selwyn. The name peaked in 1961 with 38 US births that year (rank #1298). In 2024, ranked #8823 nationally — 7,525 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Selwyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Selwyn births are: New York (160), Illinois (10), Texas (6).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Selwyn
If you like Selwyn's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Selwyn's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Selwyn
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selwin | Good Friend | Male | English |
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Compare Selwyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Selwyn against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).