Kelly
Female name · ↓ Falling
32,930
Total Births
1977
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1944
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kelly
Kelly is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 182,975 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 106 births |
| 1950s | 6,062 births |
| 1960s | 50,258 births |
| 1970s | 52,637 births |
| 1980s | 42,406 births |
| 1990s | 21,574 births |
| 2000s | 8,028 births |
| 2010s | 1,532 births |
| 2020s | 372 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kelly?
Kelly has been given to 32,930 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1977 with 7,143 births that year.
Is Kelly a boy or girl name?
Kelly is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kelly most popular?
Kelly was most popular in 1977, when 7,143 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kelly?
Kelly first appeared in US records in 1944.