Kelli
Peaked at #115 nationally in 1969, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1945, Kelli has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kelli — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#115
in 1969
Current rank
#7392
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1945–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1945, Kelli reached its peak popularity for girls in 1969, ranking #115 nationally with 3,055 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3164 (2014) to #7392 (2024) — a 57% drop.
As of 2024, Kelli ranks #7392 nationally for girls, with 15 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,392 | 15 |
| 2023 | #5,645 | 22 |
| 2022 | #5,550 | 23 |
| 2021 | #5,478 | 23 |
| 2020 | #4,315 | 32 |
| 2019 | #3,820 | 39 |
| 2018 | #3,966 | 37 |
| 2017 | #4,632 | 30 |
Kelli — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2365
in 1969
Last ranked
#10498
in 1998
Years tracked
29
1963–1998
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Kelli reached its peak popularity for boys in 1969, ranking #2365 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Kelli hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1998, when it stood at #10498.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #10,498 | 5 |
| 1991 | #5,300 | 10 |
| 1990 | #4,849 | 11 |
| 1989 | #4,407 | 12 |
| 1988 | #3,798 | 13 |
| 1987 | #4,114 | 11 |
| 1986 | #4,311 | 10 |
| 1985 | #4,209 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kelli most popular?
Kelli was most popular in 1969, when it ranked #115 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kelli becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kelli?
At least 75,176 babies have been recorded with the name Kelli in the US since 1945, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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