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Current rank (2025)#10695
Babies named Selwyn in 20256
Total recorded1,418
Peak year1961 (38 babies)
Highest rank ever#1149
Years in records1904–2025 (106 years of data)

Frequently asked about Selwyn

What does the name Selwyn mean?
Selwyn means “Elm tree” from Cornish (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Selwyn?
Selwyn has Cornish (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Elm tree”.
How popular is Selwyn?
Selwyn ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Selwyn most popular?
Selwyn peaked in 1961 with 38 babies registered that year.
Is Selwyn a boy or girl name?
Selwyn is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Selwyns in registered births are male.
How long has Selwyn been recorded?
Selwyn appears in birth records across 106 years — from 1904 through 2025.

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