Kesha
Every Kesha since 1964 — 5,253 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kesha
Kesha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,557 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 5,253 American babies have been named Kesha. Its peak came in 1974, when 320 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kesha 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 | 7 | #12,557 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,395 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,761 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,539 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,201 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,421 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,337 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,763 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,634 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,486 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,827 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,444 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,981 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,796 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,448 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,252 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,165 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,389 | — | — |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,248 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,379 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,578 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,465 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,998 | — | — |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,171 | — | — |
| 1990 | 117 | #1,361 | — | — |
| 1985 | 135 | #1,077 | — | — |
| 1980 | 213 | #774 | — | — |
| 1975 | 304 | #558 | — | — |
| 1970 | 145 | #907 | — | — |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,015 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kesha
- Kesha Singer · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kesha in 2025?
Kesha ranked #12,557 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kesha?
5,253 babies have been named Kesha in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kesha most popular?
Kesha peaked in 1974, when 320 newborns received the name.
Is Kesha a boy or girl name?
Kesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kesha rising or falling?
Kesha has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Kesha?
Well-known people named Kesha include Kesha (singer).