How Common is the First Name Selma?
We estimate that there are 5,984 people named Selma who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Selma is the 2,024th most common for women, and the 3,336th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Selma?
The average person named Selma is 47.45 years old.
Is Selma a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
61 people named Selma were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 2,778th most popular name for girls, and the 4,897th most popular overall.
The popularity of Selma peaked in 1891, when it was the 162nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Selma a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Selma is almost exclusively a female name. 99.3% of people named Selma are female.
Popularity of Selma in England
In 2020, Selma was the in England and Wales.