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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.