Boy nameCurrently #2,252 in the USFalling
Selim
2 syllablesPeak year: 20175 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Selim'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.
Selim's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Selim |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 64 |
Selim through the decades
- Selim peaked in 2017, when 78 babies were named Selim in the US.
- The 2020s were Selim's strongest decade, averaging 57 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Selim has risen 179% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Selim currently ranks #2,252 in the US and is cooling off.