Name meaning & stats
Selwyn
Selwyn. 993 US babies since 1940, peak 1961. Notable Selwyns are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1961
993 US babies were named Selwyn between 1940 and 2025.
Where Selwyns end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Doctor | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Selwyns show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1961)