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".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 28.9 years old
📈 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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