Total births
131
Girls' name · since 1922
Seleta
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 131 babies named Seleta, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 131
- total births
- 1922–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Seleta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 131 recorded since 1922.
Social Security Administration records show Seleta recorded 131 times among girls since 1922, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 1990.
- 131 total births
- 1922–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
131 girls have been named Seleta since 1922, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 131
- total births
- 1922–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Seleta was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
12 babies were named Seleta in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Seleta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Seleta's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Seleta at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Seleta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1990
- Peak year (1962)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Seleta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Seleta's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Seleta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
26 births
- 1950s
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
25 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 42 births (32% of all-time use).
Seleta by state
Where Seleta concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 3.8% |
Texas share of Seleta's total US births 3.8%
5 of 131 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Seleta? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 131 babies named Seleta. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 12 births.
When was Seleta most popular? ▼
Seleta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Seleta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Seleta are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Seleta been used? ▼
Records for Seleta go back to 1922, giving 69 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Seleta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Selena, Selma, Selina, Selah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Seleta's data
- Seleta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Seletas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Seleta
Nearby Names Like Seleta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Seleta
Selena Girl
#245 59,887 births
Selma Girl
#2776 26,881 births
Selina Girl
#1306 19,225 births
Selah Girl
#279 15,187 births
Selene Girl
#674 9,713 births
Compare Seleta side by side: Seleta vs Selena Seleta vs Selma Seleta vs Selina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Seleta: Baby Name Since 1922 - 131 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/seleta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Seleta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.