Kelson
3 countries#3757 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,404 births recorded 1962–2025 · currently #3757 · peaked in 2009 with 49 births
Most common in: California, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
73 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2009 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
73 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
29 births recorded 2008–2020 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births
Most common in: Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2979 | — |
| 2007 | #2868 | ↑111 |
| 2008 | #3057 | ↓189 |
| 2009 | #2560 | ↑497 |
| 2010 | #3453 | ↓893 |
| 2011 | #2798 | ↑655 |
| 2012 | #2905 | ↓107 |
| 2013 | #2528 | ↑377 |
| 2014 | #2516 | ↑12 |
| 2015 | #3085 | ↓569 |
| 2016 | #3596 | ↓511 |
| 2017 | #3123 | ↑473 |
| 2018 | #3055 | ↑68 |
| 2019 | #3426 | ↓371 |
| 2020 | #4855 | ↓1429 |
| 2021 | #3651 | ↑1204 |
| 2022 | #3691 | ↓40 |
| 2023 | #3416 | ↑275 |
| 2024 | #4571 | ↓1155 |
| 2025 | #3757 | ↑814 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelson
Is Kelson a popular name?
Yes — Kelson currently ranks #3757 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelson more common for boys or girls?
Kelson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelson most popular?
Kelson peaked in 2009 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Kelson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4033 in 1962 to #3757 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelson?
At least 1,506 babies have been recorded with the name Kelson across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kelson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelson appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelson include Kiari, Kylar.
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