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Kelsey

Recorded 1891–2025 · United States

Kelsey was most popular in 1992, when 11,882 American babies were given the name — ranking #60 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,515, with 349 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 155,738 people named Kelsey.

Most popular in1992
Rank that year#60
Births that year11,882
Total since 1880155,738

Kelsey over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kelsey’s peak in 1992. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · a place name, "Cenel's island"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org