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How Many People Are Named Kelsey?
Estimated people named Kelsey living in the U.S. today
150,285
Gender distribution
3% male · 97% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 155,383
- Peak year: 1992 (11,882 births)
- Estimated living today: 150,285
Kelsey by age group — who carries the name today?
Kelsey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kelsey
Kelsey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 155,383 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 150,285 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,274 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kelseys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kelsey in the US?
An estimated 150,285 people named Kelsey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kelsey uncommon — about 1 in 2,274 Americans.
Is Kelsey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kelsey is 3% male and 97% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kelsey most popular?
Kelsey peaked in 1992, when 11,882 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kelsey?
Kelsey ranks #357 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).