Kelechi
Every Kelechi since 1979 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelechi
Kelechi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,285 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 847 American babies have been named Kelechi — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 36 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 Kelechi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelechi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,370 | 13 | #6,653 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,007 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,513 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,381 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,291 | 11 | #7,268 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,261 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,758 | 18 | #5,212 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,037 | 12 | #6,912 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,594 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,181 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,157 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,953 | 14 | #6,087 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,810 | 14 | #6,166 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,810 | 7 | #10,233 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,996 | 11 | #7,345 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,242 | 18 | #5,211 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,036 | 12 | #6,987 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,481 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,999 | 15 | #5,674 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,429 | 24 | #3,882 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,618 | 21 | #4,193 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,053 | 13 | #5,726 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,884 | 24 | #3,621 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,060 | 14 | #5,289 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,534 | 17 | #4,487 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,834 | 21 | #3,257 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,089 | 8 | #6,142 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,913 | 7 | #5,465 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,744 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelechi in 2025?
Kelechi ranked #6,285 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelechi?
847 babies have been named Kelechi in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelechi most popular?
Kelechi peaked in 2004, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kelechi a boy or girl name?
Kelechi is used for both: about 31% of babies named Kelechi have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Kelechi rising or falling?
Kelechi has been roughly stable over the past decade.