Kelechi
boy name#6143 in 2025Kelechi entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #3191 in 1995, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
#6143
rank today
#3191
peak (1995)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5355 |
| 1980s | #4872 |
| 1990s | #4325 |
| 2000s | #5060 |
| 2010s | #6637 |
| 2020s | #6956 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kelechi has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Kelechi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelechi alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelechi in 2025?
- Kelechi ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kelechi most popular?
- Kelechi peaked in 1995, reaching #3191 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kelechi with classmates?
- Kelechi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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