Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Selma
Endangered
Down 92.4% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
798
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Selma
How many people are named Selma?
An estimated 4,861 living Americans are named Selma.
How rare is Selma?
Selma is uncommon among babies today, with 61 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.4% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Selma?
The median age of a living American named Selma is approximately 30 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 67 years old.
Is Selma still popular?
No. Selma is endangered as a baby name, down 92.4% from its 1918 peak with 61 births in 2025.
Where is Selma most common?
Selma has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 4.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
92.4%
2025
61
All-time
26,881