How Many People Are Named Kelsey?

155,383

people in the United States are named Kelsey

1 in 2,155 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#491

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0464%

Of US population

Peak Year

1992

11,882 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KEL-see
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which is derived from town names in Lincolnshire. It may mean "Cenel's island", from the Old English name Cenel "fierce" in combination with eg "island".

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
96.6%
Male
3.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 28.9 years old

Young (<30) 78,256
50.4%
Adult (30–60) 76,162
49%
Senior (>60) 965
0.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1891 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 12,386
Texas 9,937
Ohio 7,481
Illinois 6,816
Pennsylvania 6,691
Michigan 6,272
New York 6,192
Florida 5,471
Missouri 4,500
Indiana 4,410

💡 Fun Facts About "Kelsey"

  • 437 babies were named Kelsey in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1992
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1891
  • Most popular in California

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