Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Seldon
//ˈsɛldən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19166 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Seldon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Seldon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Seldon |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
Seldon through the decades
- Seldon peaked in 1916, when 35 babies were named Seldon in the US.
- The 1920s were Seldon's strongest decade, averaging 22 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1987–2006), use of Seldon has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.