Kell
boy nameKell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2535 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2535
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3997 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3912 |
| 1960s | #3450 |
| 1970s | #4676 |
| 1980s | #6589 |
| 1990s | #7880 |
| 2000s | #9196 |
| 2010s | #11362 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kell alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kell in 2025?
- Kell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kell most popular?
- Kell peaked in 1960, reaching #2535 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kell with classmates?
- Kell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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