Kelsy
A unisex given name, variant of Kelsey.
Every Kelsy since 1974 — 3,270 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelsy
Kelsy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,981 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,270 American babies have been named Kelsy. Its peak came in 1992, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kelsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelsy 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 | 16 | #6,981 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,532 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,837 | — | — |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,240 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,534 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,494 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,530 | — | — |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,037 | — | — |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,938 | — | — |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,390 | — | — |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,380 | — | — |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,101 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,381 | — | — |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,330 | — | — |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,524 | — | — |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,596 | — | — |
| 2009 | 56 | #3,070 | — | — |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,874 | — | — |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,976 | — | — |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,470 | — | — |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,591 | — | — |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,633 | — | — |
| 2003 | 73 | #2,311 | — | — |
| 2002 | 81 | #2,108 | — | — |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,275 | — | — |
| 2000 | 102 | #1,723 | — | — |
| 1995 | 137 | #1,249 | — | — |
| 1990 | 151 | #1,142 | — | — |
| 1985 | 65 | #1,747 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,220 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,747 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kelsy mean?
A unisex given name, variant of Kelsey.
How popular is the name Kelsy in 2025?
Kelsy ranked #6,981 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelsy?
3,270 babies have been named Kelsy in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelsy most popular?
Kelsy peaked in 1992, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Kelsy a boy or girl name?
Kelsy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelsy rising or falling?
Kelsy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.