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Kelsey

female

Meaning

"Ship Island"

Kelsey originated as an English surname linked to place-name elements and became a popular unisex given name in late twentieth-century usage.

Popularity History of Kelsey

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#671Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#671

Kelsey was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-7

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Kelsey Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kelsey.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kelsey

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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