How Many People Are Named Kelsi?
Complete statistics for the name Kelsi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelsi, a very rare female name, is held by just 9,952 people in the US today, making up 1 in 33,159 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1991 with 624 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 10,113 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
📜 Kelsi Through the Generations
Kelsi emerged as a name in the late 20th century, gaining traction in the early '90s when it reached its peak with 624 births in 1991. Since then, its usage has declined, yet it remains a name associated with younger generations. Today, 4,697 people named Kelsi are under 30, while 5,416 are between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence among those born in the '90s and early 2000s. The name's relatively recent introduction means it's still considered fresh and contemporary, with few older individuals bearing the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelsi's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelsi
How Many People Have the Name Kelsi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,952 people in the United States currently share the name Kelsi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,159 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelsi a Common or Rare Name?
Kelsi 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 Kelsi Mean?
Kelsi means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelsi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kelsi Most Popular?
The name Kelsi reached peak popularity in 1991, with 624 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 Kelsi?
Approximately 9,952 people named Kelsi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,113. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,159 Americans.
Is Kelsi a rare name?
Kelsi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,159 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelsi mean?
Kelsi means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Kelsi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kelsi are male and 100% are female.
When was Kelsi most popular?
Kelsi peaked in 1991 with 624 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.