Kely
girl nameKely entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #5911 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#5911
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6042 |
| 1970s | #8029 |
| 1980s | #8236 |
| 1990s | #10774 |
| 2000s | #11494 |
| 2010s | #14431 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kely are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kely alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kely in 2025?
- Kely is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kely most popular?
- Kely peaked in 1982, reaching #5911 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kely with classmates?
- Kely will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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