Total births
87
Girls' name · since 1958
Selita
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 87 babies named Selita, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 87
- total births
- 1958–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Selita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 87 have been recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Selita has been recorded 87 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 1989.
- 87 total births
- 1958–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
87 girls have been named Selita since 1958, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 87
- total births
- 1958–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Selita was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
13 babies were named Selita in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Selita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Selita splits its recorded history at 1968: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Selita at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Selita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1989
- Peak year (1988)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Selita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Selita's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Selita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
14 births
- 1960s
1960s
29 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 29 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Selita? ▼
87 babies have been named Selita since 1958. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1988 with 13 births.
When was Selita most popular? ▼
Selita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Selita been used? ▼
Records for Selita go back to 1958, giving 32 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Selita? ▼
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 Selita's data
- Selita's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 1980s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Selita
Nearby Names Like Selita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Selita
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 Selita side by side: Selita vs Selena Selita vs Selma Selita vs Selina
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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, 1958–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Selita: Baby Name Since 1958 - 87 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/selita. 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 Selita 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.