Kelsy
girl name#6838 in 2025Kelsy entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #1099 in 1992, ranks #6838 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6475 |
| 1980s | #2422 |
| 1990s | #1217 |
| 2000s | #2490 |
| 2010s | #4659 |
| 2020s | #6305 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kelsy has been most popular in Texas, California, New York.
Fashion outlook
Kelsy sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Kelsy today is about where Johna stood in 1996 — 33 years past a #1099-sized peak. By 2011, Johna had settled around #11506.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Kelsy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelsy alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelsy in 2025?
- Kelsy ranks #6838 among US girl names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kelsy most popular?
- Kelsy peaked in 1992, reaching #1099 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kelsy with classmates?
- Kelsy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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