Selin
Every Selin since 1981 — 1,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Selin
Selin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,963 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,042 American babies have been named Selin. Its peak came in 2006, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Selin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Selin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,648 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,104 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,430 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,923 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,289 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,144 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,984 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,510 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,393 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,766 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,412 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,373 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,521 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,586 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,790 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,630 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,458 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,553 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,933 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,433 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,718 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,964 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,694 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,871 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,893 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,146 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Selin in 2025?
Selin ranked #3,963 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Selin?
1,042 babies have been named Selin in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Selin most popular?
Selin peaked in 2006, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Selin a boy or girl name?
Selin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Selin rising or falling?
Selin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.