Selma Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Selma is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Selma has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Selma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2508th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3060th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4781st out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 241st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 425th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 991st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2387th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3784th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2123rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Selma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Selma"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Selma"

"Selma" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2508th of 7545 169
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3060th of 6773 113
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4781st of 7552 39
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 241st of 9107 13,535
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 425th of 9204 4,846
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 991st of 12526 2,015
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2387th of 19264 531
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3784th of 27321 410
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2123rd of 35406 1,398
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2286th of 30306 971

Regional Popularity of "Selma" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 100.00%
2166th/2166
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Selma" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
227th/227
100.00%
159th/159
100.00%
305th/305
100.00%
334th/334
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
545th/545
100.00%
253rd/253
100.00%
476th/476
100.00%
656th/656
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1449th/1449
100.00%
892nd/892
100.00%
844th/844
100.00%
1356th/1356
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2744th/2744
100.00%
2325th/2325
100.00%
1692nd/1692
100.00%
2585th/2585
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
2799th/2799
100.00%
2784th/2784
100.00%
3122nd/3122
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
2091st/2091
100.00%
1736th/1736
100.00%
2423rd/2423
100.00%
2037th/2037
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
2075th/2075
100.00%
1963rd/1963
100.00%
3032nd/3032
100.00%
2304th/2304

State-by-State Popularity of "Selma"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Selma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.