How Many People Are Named Kelson?
Complete statistics for the name Kelson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelson is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,346 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 245,166 Americans. The majority of those named Kelson are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders, capable of achieving great success through their vision and determination.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,375 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelson Through the Generations
Kelson peaked in popularity in 2009 with 49 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline since then. With an average age of 21, most people named Kelson are young adults, with 999 under 30, 371 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This distribution highlights how Kelson is predominantly a name of the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelson
How Many People Have the Name Kelson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,722 people in the United States currently share the name Kelson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 192,479 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelson a Common or Rare Name?
Kelson 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 Kelson Mean?
Kelson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kelson Most Popular?
The name Kelson reached peak popularity in 2009, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kelson?
Approximately 1,722 people named Kelson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,722. That works out to roughly 1 in 192,479 Americans.
Is Kelson a rare name?
Kelson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 192,479 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelson mean?
Kelson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kelson are male and 0% are female.
When was Kelson most popular?
Kelson peaked in 2009 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.