Kelsey: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
From the ship's island, bold and adventurous.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #5791
- Peak
- #630 in 1989
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kelsey Means
Kelsey is a unisex name of English origin. From the ship's island, bold and adventurous.
How Popular Kelsey Is
Kelsey currently ranks #5791 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #630 in 1989. It is rising.
Good to Know About Kelsey
- At its most popular, Kelsey reached #630 in the U.S. in 1989.
- Kelsey has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Kelsey is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Kelsey
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Sibling Names for Kelsey
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Questions About Kelsey
What does Kelsey mean?
Kelsey is a unisex name of English origin. From the ship's island, bold and adventurous.
How popular is Kelsey?
Kelsey currently ranks #5791 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #630 in 1989. It is rising.
Where does Kelsey come from?
Kelsey comes from English roots. At its most popular, Kelsey reached #630 in the U.S. in 1989.
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