Total births
125
Boys' name · since 1916
Selso
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 125 babies named Selso, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 125
- total births
- 1916–1999
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
125 boys have been named Selso since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Selso has 125 recorded births among boys since 1916, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1999.
- 125 total births
- 1916–1999 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
125 boys have been named Selso since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1999.
- 125
- total births
- 1916–1999
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Selso was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
9 babies were named Selso in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Selso's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Selso splits its recorded history at 1953: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Selso at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Selso popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1999
- Peak year (1992)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Selso by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Selso's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Selso births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
34 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
22 births
- 1970s
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 34 births (27% of all-time use).
Selso by state
Where Selso concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 14 | 11.2% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 8.0% |
Texas share of Selso's total US births 11.2%
Even split
14 of 125 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Selso? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 125 babies named Selso. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 9 births.
When was Selso most popular? ▼
Selso was most popular in the 1920s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Selso most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Selso are Texas (14 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Selso been used? ▼
Selso has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 84 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Selso? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Selvin, Selwyn, Selim, Seldon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Selso's data
- Selso's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 1990s (25) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Selsos (14 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 Selso
Nearby Names Like Selso
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Selso
Selvin Boy
#2450 1,548 births
Selwyn Boy
#8352 1,408 births
Selim Boy
#2246 1,023 births
Seldon Boy
988 births
Selmer Boy
759 births
Compare Selso side by side: Selso vs Selvin Selso vs Selwyn Selso vs Selim
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1916–1999 (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. "Selso: Baby Name Since 1916 - 125 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/selso. 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 Selso 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 June 2026.