Selicia
An English feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a variant spelling of Selicia.
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Selicia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Selicia today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Selicia births was 1985 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Selicia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Selicia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
1985
9 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2008 SSA rank
#19,970
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Selicia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Selicia from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Selicia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Selicia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Selicia
The given name Selicia finds its origins in the Latin language, with roots dating back to the ancient Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "sella," meaning "seat" or "throne," suggesting a connection to nobility or royalty.
In ancient Roman times, the name Selicia was often associated with members of the upper classes or those who held positions of power and authority. It was a name bestowed upon daughters born into prominent families, symbolizing their elevated status within society.
While the name Selicia does not appear to be prominently featured in any specific ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various historical records from the Roman period. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Selicia Valeria, a noblewoman who lived during the 2nd century AD and was known for her patronage of the arts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Selicia. In the 5th century, Selicia Romana was a renowned philosopher and scholar who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of her time. Born in 412 AD, she authored numerous treatises on ethics and metaphysics that influenced subsequent generations of thinkers.
During the Renaissance period, Selicia Medici (1453-1510) was a celebrated Italian artist and patroness of the arts. She was a member of the influential Medici family and played a crucial role in the cultural and artistic renaissance that swept through Europe during that era.
In the 18th century, Selicia Devereux (1720-1789) was a prominent English aristocrat and socialite. She was known for her wit, charm, and influential social circles, which included some of the most prominent figures of the time, such as Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds.
Another notable figure was Selicia Montague (1842-1918), a British suffragette and advocate for women's rights. She was a vocal campaigner for women's suffrage and played a significant role in the movement that eventually led to women gaining the right to vote in the United Kingdom.
Selicia has been a name carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, from noblewomen and philosophers to artists and activists. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name continues to hold a sense of distinction and elegance, reflecting its historical roots and associations with nobility and intellectual pursuits.
People
Selicia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Selicia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Selicia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Selicia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Selicia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Selicia a common name?
We classify Selicia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Selicia most popular?
The single biggest year for Selicia was 1985, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Selicia is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Selicia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Selicia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.