Total births
2,123
Unisex name · since 1958
Kelcey
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 2,123 babies named Kelcey, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9674
- among girls today
- 2,123
- born since 1958
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other girls
Kelcey currently ranks #9674 among unisex names in America, with 2,123 babies recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Kelcey recorded 2,123 times among girls since 1958, holding rank #9674 nationally today, ahead of 45% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2024.
- #9674 among girls today
- 2,123 born since 1958
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kelcey is currently the #9674 unisex name in America, more common than 45% of girls - 2,123 born since 1958, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9674
- among girls today
- 2,123
- born since 1958
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other girls
Kelcey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9674
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 45% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Kelcey was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
161 babies were named Kelcey in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Kelcey compares
2,123 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kelcey's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kelcey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,123 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 161 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kelcey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kelcey splits its recorded history at 1995: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1959 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 161 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kelcey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#9,674
Active since
1958
Kelcey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2024
- Peak year (1993)
- 161
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Kelcey popularity over time - boys
698 total births recorded since 1967 (Kelcey as boys' name)
Kelcey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kelcey's strongest decade.
1,111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Kelcey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 98
1970s
98 births
- 1980s 367
1980s
367 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,111 births
- 2000s 366
2000s
366 births
- 2010s 129
2010s
129 births
- 2020s 26
2020s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,111 births (52% of all-time use).
How Kelcey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kelcey's total volume
Kelcey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kelcey by state
Where Kelcey concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 121 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 102 | 4.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 58 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 51 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 46 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 44 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 37 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 35 | 1.6% |
California share of Kelcey's total US births 5.7%
Even split
121 of 2,123 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Kelcey appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kelcey? ▼
2,123 babies have been named Kelcey since 1958. It currently ranks #9674 among girls. The peak year was 1993 with 161 births.
When was Kelcey most popular? ▼
Kelcey was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,111 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Kelcey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kelcey are California (121 births), Texas (102 births), North Carolina (58 births).
Is Kelcey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kelcey is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,123 births, and as a boy's name it has 698 births.
How long has the name Kelcey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kelcey since 1958 -- 67 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Kelcey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kelly, Kelsey, Kelli, Kellie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kelcey's data
- Kelcey's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,111 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kelceys (121 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kelcey
Nearby Names Like Kelcey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kelcey
Kelly Girl
#867 473,965 births
Kelsey Girl
#673 150,416 births
Kelli Girl
#7320 74,891 births
Kellie Girl
#6955 50,754 births
Kelley Girl
#6681 46,099 births
Compare Kelcey side by side: Kelcey vs Kelly Kelcey vs Kelsey Kelcey vs Kelli
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kelcey: #9674 Unisex Name - 2,123 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kelcey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kelcey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.