How Many People Are Named Kelle?
Complete statistics for the name Kelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelle is a very rare female name, with only 2,163 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 152,567 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1962 with 100 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 2,345 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: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelle Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Kelle has maintained a steady presence, though it's far from common. With 2,345 total births recorded since its inception, the name has seen a slight shift in its demographic, with most people named Kelle being between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, the name's stability suggests it's a timeless choice, sitting comfortably between classic and modern preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelle's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelle
How Many People Have the Name Kelle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 339 people in the United States currently share the name Kelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 977,726 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelle a Common or Rare Name?
Kelle 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 Kelle Mean?
Kelle means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelle in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Kelle Most Popular?
The name Kelle reached peak popularity in 1962, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kelle?
Approximately 339 people named Kelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 339. That works out to roughly 1 in 977,726 Americans.
Is Kelle a rare name?
Kelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 977,726 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelle mean?
Kelle means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Kelle are male and 98% are female.
When was Kelle most popular?
Kelle peaked in 1962 with 100 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.