Selwyn
Selwyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Man from the manor, or house friend.
Origin and history
Selwyn is an Old English name derived from roots meaning 'man from the manor' or 'friend at the manor.' It has historically been used as both a surname and a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has remained a rare given name for boys throughout recorded history.
Popularity in the United States
1,408 babies in the United States have been named Selwyn since 1880. It ranks #3311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- NY (88.4 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- TX (3.3 %)
- VA (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 258 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Selwyn
- Selwyn Raab: Journalist, Author
- Selwyn Lloyd: Politician
Fun facts
- Selwyn originated as a habitation surname in Anglo-Saxon England before transitioning into a given name.
- Fewer than 1,500 total male births have been registered with the name Selwyn in U.S. records since 1880.