How Many People Are Named Kelsie?
Complete statistics for the name Kelsie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelsie, a very rare female name, is held by just 19,285 people in the US today, making up 1 in 17,112 Americans. With a peak popularity in 1993, it's now declining but still feels modern with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 19,852 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
📜 Kelsie Through the Generations
Kelsie, a name that peaked in 1993 with 1,228 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, it's mostly carried by those aged 29 and younger, with 9,490 under-30s compared to 10,017 aged 30-60 and only 345 over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's becoming less popular among older generations while maintaining a presence among younger ones.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelsie's American roots
📄 About the Name Kelsie
How Many People Have the Name Kelsie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,285 people in the United States currently share the name Kelsie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,112 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelsie a Common or Rare Name?
Kelsie 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 Kelsie Mean?
Kelsie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelsie in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kelsie Most Popular?
The name Kelsie reached peak popularity in 1993, with 1,228 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 Kelsie?
Approximately 19,285 people named Kelsie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,852. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,112 Americans.
Is Kelsie a rare name?
Kelsie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,112 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelsie mean?
Kelsie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kelsie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kelsie are male and 99% are female.
When was Kelsie most popular?
Kelsie peaked in 1993 with 1,228 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.