How Many People Are Named Kelly?
555,958
people in the United States are named Kelly
1 in 602 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#114
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1660%
Of US population
Peak Year
1968
20,197 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, English
Pronunciation:
KEL-ee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Anglicized form of the Irish given name CEALLACH or the surname derived from it Ó Ceallaigh. As a surname, it has been borne by actor and dancer Gene Kelly (1912-1996) and actress and princess Grace Kelly (1929-1982).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 47.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
55,176
New York
38,623
Ohio
32,593
Pennsylvania
32,535
Illinois
29,856
Texas
28,672
Michigan
27,831
New Jersey
18,608
Florida
17,938
Wisconsin
15,100
💡 Fun Facts About "Kelly"
- 419 babies were named Kelly in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1968
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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