Selvin
Selvin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Friend of the castle, palace, or manor; alternatively, friend of the wood.
Origin and history
Selvin is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from Old English roots meaning castle-friend or wood-friend. While historically rare in the United States, it has maintained a steady presence with modest usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,548 babies in the United States have been named Selvin since 1880. It ranks #3198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1618.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.2 %)
- TX (24.7 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- MD (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 59 |
| 1930-1940 | 27 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 428 |
| 2010-2019 | 386 |
| 2020-2029 | 309 |
Fun facts
- It traces back to Old English elements such as 'sæd' (manor/castle) or 'seolh' paired with 'wine' (friend).
- Like many traditional given names, Selvin also occasionally functions as an English surname.