FIRST NAME
Kelly
Kelly is the 48th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 437,520 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 61,702 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #48 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
703,849
living · #67
2020 CENSUS
437,520
living · #48
BABIES NAMED KELLY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1907–2025
2025319
As a female name, Kelly peaked in 1977, when 18,234 babies were named Kelly (the #10 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #366 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
156,687
living · #248
2020 CENSUS
61,702
living · #366
BABIES NAMED KELLY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202584
As a male name, Kelly peaked in 1967, when 3,093 babies were named Kelly (the #102 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)