Kelsey
5 countries#814 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelsey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
155,738 births recorded 1891–2025 · currently #814 · peaked in 1992 with 11,882 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,021 births recorded 1988–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 725 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,378 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1402 · peaked in 1998 with 619 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,404 births recorded 1988–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 92 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
239 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 2006 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
162 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 2020 with 22 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelsey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #185 | — |
| 2007 | #201 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #195 | ↑6 |
| 2009 | #212 | ↓17 |
| 2010 | #233 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #254 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #267 | ↓13 |
| 2013 | #304 | ↓37 |
| 2014 | #328 | ↓24 |
| 2015 | #343 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #383 | ↓40 |
| 2017 | #396 | ↓13 |
| 2018 | #420 | ↓24 |
| 2019 | #470 | ↓50 |
| 2020 | #525 | ↓55 |
| 2021 | #623 | ↓98 |
| 2022 | #632 | ↓9 |
| 2023 | #663 | ↓31 |
| 2024 | #673 | ↓10 |
| 2025 | #814 | ↓141 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelsey
Is Kelsey a popular name?
Yes — Kelsey currently ranks #814 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelsey more common for boys or girls?
Kelsey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelsey most popular?
Kelsey peaked in 1992 in United States, with 11,882 recorded births that year.
Is Kelsey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelsey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4622 in 1942 to #814 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelsey?
At least 164,921 babies have been recorded with the name Kelsey across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kelsey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelsey appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelsey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelsey include Milana, Naya, Quincy, Jenesis.
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