Compare two names
Selwyn and Parnell side by side: Selwyn peaked in 1961 and Parnell in 1963; in 2025 they were given to 6 and 0 babies.
Selwyn and Parnell, year by year
Girls and boys together; Selwyn solid, Parnell dashed.
| Selwyn | Parnell | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #11,770 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 1,418 | 1,479 |
| Peak year | 1961 | 1963 |
| Girls | 1% | 4% |
| Alive, estimated | 843 | 862 |
| Median age | 52 | 54 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.