Kelley
3 countries#7133 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
52,385 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 1968 with 2,086 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
44 births recorded 1974–2009 · peaked in 1996 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
28 births recorded 1974–1989 · peaked in 1977 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
16 births recorded 1996–2009 · peaked in 1996 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelley’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2165 | — |
| 2007 | #2787 | ↓622 |
| 2008 | #2831 | ↓44 |
| 2009 | #3126 | ↓295 |
| 2010 | #3075 | ↑51 |
| 2011 | #3916 | ↓841 |
| 2012 | #3464 | ↑452 |
| 2013 | #5013 | ↓1549 |
| 2014 | #3848 | ↑1165 |
| 2015 | #4853 | ↓1005 |
| 2016 | #5796 | ↓943 |
| 2017 | #5661 | ↑135 |
| 2018 | #4662 | ↑999 |
| 2019 | #5306 | ↓644 |
| 2020 | #4548 | ↑758 |
| 2021 | #5955 | ↓1407 |
| 2022 | #6707 | ↓752 |
| 2023 | #6680 | ↑27 |
| 2024 | #6642 | ↑38 |
| 2025 | #7133 | ↓491 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelley
Is Kelley a popular name?
Yes — Kelley currently ranks #7133 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelley more common for boys or girls?
Kelley is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelley most popular?
Kelley peaked in 1968 in United States, with 2,086 recorded births that year.
Is Kelley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelley’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4251 in 1919 to #7133 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelley?
At least 52,429 babies have been recorded with the name Kelley across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kelley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelley appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelley?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelley include Kemari.
Similar names right now
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