Kelso
boy name#6143 in 2025Kelso entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2368 in 1933, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#6143
rank today
#2368
peak (1933)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3397 |
| 1920s | #3746 |
| 1930s | #2905 |
| 1940s | #3303 |
| 1990s | #8700 |
| 2000s | #8350 |
| 2010s | #8259 |
| 2020s | #5288 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kelso are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelso alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelso in 2025?
- Kelso ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kelso most popular?
- Kelso peaked in 1933, reaching #2368 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kelso with classmates?
- Kelso will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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