Total births
967
Unisex name · since 1962
Kelcy
Kelcy has 967 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12388
- among girls today
- 967
- born since 1962
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
967 babies have been named Kelcy since 1962, making it today's #12388 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kelcy recorded 967 times among girls since 1962, holding rank #12388 nationally today, ahead of 30% 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 1962 to 2025.
- #12388 among girls today
- 967 born since 1962
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kelcy is currently the #12388 unisex name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 967 born since 1962, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12388
- among girls today
- 967
- born since 1962
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Kelcy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12388
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kelcy was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
61 babies were named Kelcy in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Kelcy compares
967 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Kelcy's all-time total is 153% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kelcy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 967 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kelcy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kelcy's full recorded timeline at 1998, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1962, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kelcy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#12,388
Active since
1962
Kelcy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Kelcy popularity over time - boys
77 total births recorded since 1930 (Kelcy as boys' name)
Kelcy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kelcy's strongest decade.
456 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kelcy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
187 births
- 1990s
1990s
456 births
- 2000s
2000s
185 births
- 2010s 71
2010s
71 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 456 births (47% of all-time use).
How Kelcy 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 Kelcy's total volume
Kelcy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kelcy by state
Where Kelcy concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 44 | 4.6% |
| #2 | California | | 24 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Kelcy's total US births 4.6%
Even split
44 of 967 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kelcy? ▼
Kelcy has been given to 967 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12388 as of the latest data. 61 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Kelcy most popular? ▼
Kelcy was most popular in the 1990s decade with 456 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Kelcy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kelcy are Texas (44 births), California (24 births), Illinois (5 births).
Is Kelcy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kelcy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 967 births, and as a boy's name it has 77 births.
How long has the name Kelcy been used? ▼
Records for Kelcy go back to 1962, giving 64 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kelcy? ▼
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 Kelcy's data
- Kelcy's decade-level peak was the 1990s (456 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kelcys (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kelcy
Nearby Names Like Kelcy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kelcy
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 Kelcy side by side: Kelcy vs Kelly Kelcy vs Kelsey Kelcy vs Kelli
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1962–2025 (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. "Kelcy: #12388 Unisex Name - 967 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kelcy. 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 Kelcy 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 July 2026.