Kelby
2 countries#5208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,582 births recorded 1948–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 1991 with 277 births
Most common in: Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
60 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelby’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1877 | — |
| 2007 | #1875 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #1838 | ↑37 |
| 2009 | #2401 | ↓563 |
| 2010 | #1913 | ↑488 |
| 2011 | #2478 | ↓565 |
| 2012 | #2209 | ↑269 |
| 2013 | #2562 | ↓353 |
| 2014 | #2885 | ↓323 |
| 2015 | #2809 | ↑76 |
| 2016 | #3441 | ↓632 |
| 2017 | #3678 | ↓237 |
| 2018 | #2943 | ↑735 |
| 2019 | #4951 | ↓2008 |
| 2020 | #4426 | ↑525 |
| 2021 | #4247 | ↑179 |
| 2022 | #4089 | ↑158 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↓797 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↓1313 |
| 2025 | #5208 | ↑991 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelby
Is Kelby a popular name?
Yes — Kelby currently ranks #5208 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelby more common for boys or girls?
Kelby is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelby most popular?
Kelby peaked in 1991 in United States, with 277 recorded births that year.
Is Kelby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelby’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3668 in 1948 to #5208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelby?
At least 5,642 babies have been recorded with the name Kelby across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kelby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelby appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelby?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelby include Kaylan, Kenley, Khristopher.
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