Holding steady.
Popularity of Selig since 1912
Babies named Selig per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Selig's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Selig is a name of German and Yiddish origin meaning 'blessed,' often used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, which was also its peak year of use. Since then, it has remained stable at a very low frequency, never breaking into the national rankings. Its one-in-N value is unavailable, reflecting its extreme rarity. While no top states are recorded, the name was likely concentrated in areas with significant German-Jewish immigration, such as New York and other Eastern Seaboard states. Selig is a distinctive choice that carries a positive meaning and historical depth.
Selig derives from the German word 'selig,' meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' It was used as a given name among German-speaking Jews, often as a translation of the Hebrew name Asher ('happy, blessed'). The name appears in historical records of Ashkenazi Jewish communities, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Selig
Names that share Selig's style, for a brother or sister.
