How Many People Are Named Kelsei?
Complete statistics for the name Kelsei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelsei is a very rare female name, with only 326 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,011,752 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 71%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 330 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: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelsei Through the Generations
Kelsei emerged in the mid-1990s, peaking in 1996 with 19 births. Since then, its popularity has remained stable, with most people named Kelsei being younger than 30. As of now, there are 235 individuals under 30, 95 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a relatively new generation of bearers.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelsei's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelsei
How Many People Have the Name Kelsei?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 326 people in the United States currently share the name Kelsei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,011,752 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelsei a Common or Rare Name?
Kelsei 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 Kelsei Mean?
Kelsei means "creative variant of Kelsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelsei in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kelsei Most Popular?
The name Kelsei reached peak popularity in 1996, with 19 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 Kelsei?
Approximately 326 people named Kelsei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,011,752 Americans.
Is Kelsei a rare name?
Kelsei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,011,752 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelsei mean?
Kelsei means "creative variant of Kelsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelsei more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kelsei are male and 100% are female.
When was Kelsei most popular?
Kelsei peaked in 1996 with 19 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.