How Many People Are Named Kelbie?
Complete statistics for the name Kelbie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelbie is a very rare female name, with only 278 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,186,462 Americans. The majority of those named Kelbie are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 281 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelbie Through the Generations
Kelbie emerged as a name in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2010 with 18 births. Since then, it has seen a slow decline, but remains a name associated with younger generations. With 222 of the 278 people named Kelbie being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored among the younger crowd, making it a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelbie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelbie
How Many People Have the Name Kelbie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 278 people in the United States currently share the name Kelbie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,186,462 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelbie a Common or Rare Name?
Kelbie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kelbie Mean?
Kelbie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelbie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kelbie Most Popular?
The name Kelbie reached peak popularity in 2010, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kelbie?
Approximately 278 people named Kelbie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,186,462 Americans.
Is Kelbie a rare name?
Kelbie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,186,462 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelbie mean?
Kelbie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelbie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kelbie are male and 100% are female.
When was Kelbie most popular?
Kelbie peaked in 2010 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.