How Many People Are Named Kelby?
Complete statistics for the name Kelby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelby is a very rare name for boys, with only 5,349 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 61,693 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of those named Kelby being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 5,550 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelby Through the Generations
Kelby emerged as a notable name in the early 1990s, peaking in popularity in 1991 with 277 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. Today, the majority of people named Kelby are under 30, with 2,698 individuals falling into this age bracket, compared to 2,760 aged between 30 and 60, and only 92 over 60. This distribution highlights Kelby's status as a relatively new name in the American lexicon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelby's American roots
📄 About the Name Kelby
How Many People Have the Name Kelby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 131 people in the United States currently share the name Kelby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,530,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelby a Common or Rare Name?
Kelby 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 Kelby Mean?
Kelby means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelby in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.
When Was Kelby Most Popular?
The name Kelby reached peak popularity in 1991, with 277 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Kelby?
Approximately 131 people named Kelby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 131. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,530,147 Americans.
Is Kelby a rare name?
Kelby is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,530,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelby mean?
Kelby means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kelby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Kelby are male and 29% are female.
When was Kelby most popular?
Kelby peaked in 1991 with 277 births that year. Current trend: 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.