Kelsey
Peaked at #23 nationally in 1992, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1891, Kelsey has been recorded 97% of the time for girls and 3% of the time for boys.
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Kelsey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#23
in 1992
Current rank
#671
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1942–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Kelsey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1992, ranking #23 nationally with 11,713 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #328 (2014) to #671 (2024) — a 51% drop.
As of 2024, Kelsey ranks #671 nationally for girls, with 430 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #671 | 430 |
| 2023 | #664 | 444 |
| 2022 | #631 | 466 |
| 2021 | #623 | 477 |
| 2020 | #527 | 572 |
| 2019 | #471 | 664 |
| 2018 | #421 | 739 |
| 2017 | #397 | 788 |
Kelsey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#631
in 1989
Current rank
#10380
in 2024
Years tracked
115
1891–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1891, Kelsey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #631 nationally with 250 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4779 (2014) to #10380 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Kelsey ranks #10380 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,380 | 7 |
| 2023 | #7,523 | 11 |
| 2022 | #4,506 | 23 |
| 2021 | #7,373 | 11 |
| 2020 | #5,845 | 15 |
| 2019 | #5,969 | 15 |
| 2018 | #5,428 | 17 |
| 2017 | #5,026 | 19 |
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 Kelsey most popular?
Kelsey was most popular in 1992, when it ranked #23 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kelsey 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 Kelsey?
At least 155,383 babies have been recorded with the name Kelsey in the US since 1891, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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