Kiely: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	5	1	–	#8,017
1970s	7	1	+40%	#8,058
1980s	107	11	+1429%	#5,068
1990s	197	20	+84%	#3,878
2000s	365	37	+85%	#3,104
2010s	131	13	-64%	#6,015
2020s (to 2025)	37	6	-53%	#7,767

Decade

Girls

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#8,017

1970s

+40%

#8,058

1980s

107

+1429%

#5,068

1990s

197

+84%

#3,878

2000s

365

+85%

#3,104

2010s

131

-64%

#6,015

2020s (to 2025)

-53%

#7,767

The story of Kiely

Kiely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,178 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1969, 849 American babies have been named Kiely. Its peak came in 2008, when 52 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 Kiely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Kiely?

The median living Kiely is about 23 years old; half are between 17 and 30. An estimated 800 people named Kiely are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Kiely year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	5	#16,178
2024	6	#14,413
2023	5	#16,451
2022	7	#12,952
2021	–	–
2020	14	#7,767
2019	7	#13,152
2018	5	#16,967
2017	12	#9,074
2016	8	#12,353
2015	14	#8,230
2014	20	#6,325
2013	8	#12,615
2012	22	#6,015
2011	13	#8,918
2010	22	#6,072
2009	32	#4,629
2008	52	#3,242
2007	29	#5,031
2006	28	#5,028
2005	32	#4,312
2004	25	#5,144
2003	48	#3,104
2002	42	#3,308
2001	39	#3,454
2000	38	#3,486
1995	17	#5,573
1990	17	#5,403
1985	6	#9,948
1980	9	#7,071
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kiely, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Kiely?

The median living Kiely is about 23 years old. Half of all living Kielys are between 17 and 30 years old.

How many people named Kiely are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Kiely are alive in the United States, based on 849 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Kiely in 2025?

Kiely ranked #16,178 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kiely?

849 babies have been named Kiely in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kiely most popular?

Kiely peaked in 2008, when 52 newborns received the name.

Is Kiely a boy or girl name?

Kiely is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kiely rising or falling?

Kiely is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Kiely?

Well-known people named Kiely include Kiely Williams (singer).

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Kiely popularity over time

The story of Kiely

How old are people named Kiely?

Kiely year by year

Famous people named Kiely

Frequently asked questions

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