boy's name
Seldon
SEL-dun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 988
Seldon is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Seldon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 14 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 173 |
| 1920s | 224 |
| 1930s | 161 |
| 1940s | 128 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 19 |
How Popular Is Seldon?
In 2006, Seldon was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Seldon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Seldon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Seldon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Seldon
- English SEL-dun
Sibling Names for Seldon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Seldon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Seldon
How popular is the name Seldon?
In 2006, Seldon was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Seldon a girl's or a boy's name?
Seldon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Seldon?
Seldon has 2 syllables.
When was Seldon most popular?
Seldon peaked in 1916, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.