Kelley
Peaked at #168 nationally in 1968, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Kelley has been recorded 88% of the time for girls and 12% of the time for boys.
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Kelley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#168
in 1968
Current rank
#6774
in 2024
Years tracked
87
1919–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Kelley reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #168 nationally with 1,918 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3882 (2014) to #6774 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Kelley ranks #6774 nationally for girls, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,774 | 17 |
| 2023 | #6,789 | 17 |
| 2022 | #6,848 | 17 |
| 2021 | #6,063 | 20 |
| 2020 | #4,607 | 29 |
| 2019 | #5,371 | 24 |
| 2018 | #4,713 | 29 |
| 2017 | #5,747 | 22 |
Kelley — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#588
in 1968
Current rank
#9416
in 2024
Years tracked
134
1882–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Kelley reached its peak popularity for boys in 1968, ranking #588 nationally with 168 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8482 (2014) to #9416 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Kelley ranks #9416 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,416 | 8 |
| 2023 | #6,356 | 14 |
| 2022 | #7,036 | 12 |
| 2021 | #5,026 | 19 |
| 2020 | #5,844 | 15 |
| 2019 | #5,057 | 19 |
| 2018 | #4,844 | 20 |
| 2017 | #5,668 | 16 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kelley most popular?
Kelley was most popular in 1968, when it ranked #168 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kelley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kelley?
At least 52,361 babies have been recorded with the name Kelley in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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