Kelby
boy name#5208 in 2025Kelby entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #745 in 1991, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
#5208
rank today
#745
peak (1991)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3679 |
| 1950s | #3015 |
| 1960s | #2779 |
| 1970s | #1257 |
| 1980s | #1298 |
| 1990s | #965 |
| 2000s | #1682 |
| 2010s | #2987 |
| 2020s | #4843 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kelby has been most popular in WI.
Living bearers
About 3,900 people named Kelby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelby alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelby in 2025?
- Kelby ranks #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kelby most popular?
- Kelby peaked in 1991, reaching #745 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kelby with classmates?
- Kelby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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