715births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · England & Wales
#12008United States 2025
Selby is a boy name family recorded 715 times in 2 countries since 1909. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2023, at 1.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Selby
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby | English | 688 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1922 | new |
| Selby | English | 27 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Selby
How popular is the name Selby?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 715 births across 2 countries.
When was Selby most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2023, at 1.2 births per 100,000.
Is Selby a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Selby is a boy name.