Kelsey
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Water; From the Kelt
Background: The name Kelsey originates from an Old English surname, derived from the term meaning 'cealc' (meaning 'the wetland') or 'Kelsay,' which was a place name. The name is also linked to an Irish origin, suggesting it's derived from the Gaelic term for 'from the Kelt.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#264
Total births
155,383
Most popular decade
1990s
(259,785 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-340 ranks)
Years in Top 100
15
First recorded year
1891
Gender usage
3.4% male
96.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1891
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #963
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 250
- Peak rank
- #631
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,864
Female
- First year
- 1942
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,621
- Peak year
- 1992
- Peak year births
- 11,713
- Peak rank
- #23
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 430
- Recent rank
- #668
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).