How Many People Are Named Kelsy?
Complete statistics for the name Kelsy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelsy is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 103,126 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,200 people named Kelsy living in the US! It peaked in popularity back in 1992 with 168 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 3,254 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
📜 Kelsy Through the Generations
Kelsy, a name that's been around since the early '90s, has seen its peak in 1992 with 168 births. Today, there are 3,200 people named Kelsy in the US, with most under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with a significant portion of its bearers being young adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelsy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelsy
How Many People Have the Name Kelsy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,200 people in the United States currently share the name Kelsy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,126 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelsy a Common or Rare Name?
Kelsy 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 Kelsy Mean?
Kelsy means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelsy in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kelsy Most Popular?
The name Kelsy reached peak popularity in 1992, with 168 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 Kelsy?
Approximately 3,200 people named Kelsy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,254. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,126 Americans.
Is Kelsy a rare name?
Kelsy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,126 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelsy mean?
Kelsy means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelsy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kelsy are male and 99% are female.
When was Kelsy most popular?
Kelsy peaked in 1992 with 168 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.