KEL-see
Kelsey
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About Kelsey
The name Kelsey is currently ranked #814 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #23 in 1992. The name is most popular in Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Delaware. Kelsey is occasionally used for boys in 2025.
Pronounced KEL-see. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Kelsey ranked #814 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #23 in 1992.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #328 | 1,017 | 569.3 |
| 2015 | #344 | 955 | 535 |
| 2016 | #383 | 858 | 484.2 |
| 2017 | #397 | 788 | 456.4 |
| 2018 | #421 | 739 | 434.4 |
| 2019 | #471 | 664 | 395.6 |
| 2020 | #527 | 572 | 353.8 |
| 2021 | #623 | 477 | 290.7 |
| 2022 | #631 | 466 | 284.1 |
| 2023 | #664 | 444 | 276.7 |
| 2024 | #671 | 430 | 265.4 |
| 2025 | #814 | 335 | 208.4 |
World rankings
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Beth Crossley, English actress
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- Kelsey Lee Clarke (b. 2015)
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Kelsey in pop culture
- 'Kelsey
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played by Hillary Duff on "Younger"