Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Seldon
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1916
Peak births
35
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Seldon
How many people are named Seldon?
Based on SSA birth records through 2006, an estimated 261 Americans born with the name Seldon may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2006.
How rare is Seldon?
Seldon has not appeared in SSA records since 2006. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Seldon?
The median age of a living American named Seldon is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 47 and 74 years old.
Is Seldon still popular?
No. Seldon is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2006.
1882Peak 19162025
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
988