How Many People Are Named Kelsea?
Complete statistics for the name Kelsea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelsea is a very rare female name, with only 5,912 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 55,816 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of Kelseas are under 30, showing how modern and trendy the name really is.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 6,002 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelsea Through the Generations
Kelsea emerged as a popular choice in the early '90s, peaking in 1992 with 457 births. Since then, its popularity has been on a steady decline, but it still holds a special place among younger generations. With an average age of 27, Kelsea is predominantly found among those under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelsea's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelsea
How Many People Have the Name Kelsea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,912 people in the United States currently share the name Kelsea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,816 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelsea a Common or Rare Name?
Kelsea 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 Kelsea Mean?
Kelsea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelsea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kelsea Most Popular?
The name Kelsea reached peak popularity in 1992, with 457 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 Kelsea?
Approximately 5,912 people named Kelsea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,002. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,816 Americans.
Is Kelsea a rare name?
Kelsea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,816 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelsea mean?
Kelsea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelsea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kelsea are male and 100% are female.
When was Kelsea most popular?
Kelsea peaked in 1992 with 457 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.