Kellis
boy nameKellis entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2478 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2478
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3958 |
| 1920s | #4051 |
| 1940s | #3084 |
| 1950s | #3714 |
| 1960s | #4036 |
| 1970s | #4834 |
| 1980s | #5785 |
| 1990s | #8592 |
| 2000s | #9933 |
| 2010s | #9693 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kellis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kellis alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kellis in 2025?
- Kellis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kellis most popular?
- Kellis peaked in 1940, reaching #2478 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kellis with classmates?
- Kellis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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