Keelie
Every Keelie since 1962 — 1,516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keelie
Keelie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,163 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,516 American babies have been named Keelie. Its peak came in 2007, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keelie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keelie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,163 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,086 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,963 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,580 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,266 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,680 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,080 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,660 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,414 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,922 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,791 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,838 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,611 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,401 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,073 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,740 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,436 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2,617 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,496 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,617 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,889 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,245 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,103 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,956 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,342 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,097 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,606 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,167 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,240 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,093 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,735 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,134 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keelie in 2025?
Keelie ranked #9,163 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keelie?
1,516 babies have been named Keelie in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keelie most popular?
Keelie peaked in 2007, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Keelie a boy or girl name?
Keelie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keelie rising or falling?
Keelie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.