How Many People Are Named Kelsey?

Curious about how common the name Kelsey is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 155,383
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,124 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 155,383 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Kelsey.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,124 people has this name.

This classification places Kelsey in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Kelsey

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,124 people

Total Count

155,383

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,308
Female: 150,075

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 31

  • Young (<30) 52,206
  • Adult (30–60) 102,136
  • Old (>60) 1,041

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 33.3%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 502
  • Alabama 2,423
  • Arkansas 1,520
  • Arizona 2,056
  • California 12,386
  • Colorado 2,477
  • Connecticut 1,619
  • DC 218
  • Delaware 442
  • Florida 5,471
  • Georgia 4,119
  • Hawaii 557
  • Iowa 3,039
  • Idaho 885
  • Illinois 6,816
  • Indiana 4,410
  • Kansas 2,275
  • Kentucky 3,176
  • Louisiana 2,519
  • Massachusetts 3,584
  • Maryland 2,653
  • Maine 763
  • Michigan 6,272
  • Minnesota 4,342
  • Missouri 4,500
  • Mississippi 1,460
  • Montana 724
  • North Carolina 3,718
  • North Dakota 764
  • Nebraska 1,665
  • New Hampshire 797
  • New Jersey 3,382
  • New Mexico 567
  • Nevada 725
  • New York 6,192
  • Ohio 7,481
  • Oklahoma 2,477
  • Oregon 2,461
  • Pennsylvania 6,691
  • Rhode Island 653
  • South Carolina 1,887
  • South Dakota 824
  • Tennessee 4,038
  • Texas 9,937
  • Utah 1,910
  • Virginia 3,740
  • Vermont 371
  • Washington 4,185
  • Wisconsin 3,246
  • West Virginia 1,100
  • Wyoming 359
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kelsey?

Approximately 155,383 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Kelsey, based on statistical analysis.

Is Kelsey a rare name?

Kelsey is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.