How Many People Are Named Kellsey?
Complete statistics for the name Kellsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kellsey is a very rare female name, with only 432 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 763,172 Americans. The majority of those named Kellsey are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 439 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kellsey Through the Generations
Kellsey emerged in the early '90s, peaking in popularity in 1993 with 38 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. With 195 under-30 and 244 aged 30-60, Kellsey is predominantly found among adults, yet its under-30 dominance suggests it's still evolving and could see a resurgence among parents seeking unique names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kellsey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kellsey
How Many People Have the Name Kellsey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 432 people in the United States currently share the name Kellsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 763,172 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kellsey a Common or Rare Name?
Kellsey 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 Kellsey Mean?
Kellsey means "creative variant of Kelsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kellsey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kellsey Most Popular?
The name Kellsey reached peak popularity in 1993, with 38 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 Kellsey?
Approximately 432 people named Kellsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 439. That works out to roughly 1 in 763,172 Americans.
Is Kellsey a rare name?
Kellsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 763,172 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kellsey mean?
Kellsey means "creative variant of Kelsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kellsey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kellsey are male and 100% are female.
When was Kellsey most popular?
Kellsey peaked in 1993 with 38 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.