Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1936
Selvia
Since 1936, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Selvia, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1936–1941
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Selvia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 16 recorded since 1936.
Social Security Administration records show Selvia recorded 16 times among girls since 1936, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1936 to 1941.
- 16 total births
- 1936–1941 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Selvia since 1936, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1941.
- 16
- total births
- 1936–1941
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Selvia was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
6 babies were named Selvia in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Selvia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Selvia splits its recorded history at 1937: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1936 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1937 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Selvia at a glance
Last recorded 1941Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1936
Selvia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1936–1941
- Peak year (1937)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Selvia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Selvia's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Selvia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Selvia? ▼
Selvia has been given to 16 babies in the U.S. since 1936, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1941. 6 babies were born in 1937, its single highest year.
When was Selvia most popular? ▼
Selvia was most popular in the 1930s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
How long has the name Selvia been used? ▼
Records for Selvia go back to 1936, giving 6 years of history through 1941.
What names are similar to Selvia? ▼
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 Selvia's data
- Selvia's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- 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 Selvia
Nearby Names Like Selvia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Selvia
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 Selvia side by side: Selvia vs Selena Selvia vs Selma Selvia 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, 1936–1941 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Selvia: Baby Name Since 1936 - 16 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/selvia. 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 Selvia 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.