Selassie is of Ethiopian origin, meaning 'of Trinity' or 'of the Holy Trinity'. It is a unisex given name, popularized by Emperor Haile Selassie I, who ruled Ethiopia from 1930 until he was deposed in 1974. The name has since gained international recognition and is often used as a personal name, particularly within Ethiopian communities abroad.
The name Selassie experienced a resurgence in popularity from 2016 onwards, with an increase in births each year since then, reaching its peak in 2021 with 8 births. Prior to this, the number of babies named Selassie fluctuated between 5 and 7 births per year, with no clear upward trend. Overall, there were 91 children named Selassie born between 2000 and 2022.