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Kelly

Kelly is a girl name of French origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#534

How popular is Kelly?

Popularity in the United States

Kelly has been given to 554,190 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 3,526 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Kelly per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Kelly has been given to 25,501 babies in France since 1955, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Kelly per year in France, 1955–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 765 people called Kelly living in Spain, with an average age of 29.7.

554,190 Babies named since 1880
1960s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Kelly

Is Kelly a boy's or a girl's name?

Kelly is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Kelly?

Kelly has been given to 554,190 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.