Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Selmer
//ˈsɛlmɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19166 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Selmer'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.
Selmer's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Selmer |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 23 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 43 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1918 | 36 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
Selmer through the decades
- Selmer peaked in 1916, when 43 babies were named Selmer in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1940–1950), use of Selmer has fallen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.