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Selby

Selby is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Selby?

Recorded births named Selby by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	981 births
England & Wales since 1996	38 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Selby's popularity over time

Babies named Selby per year — United States (1909–2025). United States peaked in 1993 (26/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2023 (6/yr).

When was Selby popular?

Selby reached its peak in 1993, when it was the #6566 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.

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