Holding steady.
Popularity of Selso since 1916
Babies named Selso per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Selso's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Selso is a rare and unusual name with Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese roots. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916 and reached its peak usage in 1923, though even then it was never common. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, and it has not ranked among the top names in any recent year. Given its obscurity and lack of clear etymology, Selso remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a classic Latin-derived sound. Its similarity to Celso (meaning 'high') and its soft ending make it a gentle but rare option.
Selso is likely a variant or short form of the name Celso, which derives from the Latin name Celsus, meaning 'high, lofty, elevated'. It has been used as a given name in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking regions, though it remains quite rare. Its peak in usage, however minimal, occurred in the 1920s in the United States.
Sibling names for Selso
Names that share Selso's style, for a brother or sister.
