Total births
1,843
Girls' name · since 1959
Kellyann
1,843 babies named Kellyann in U.S. Social Security records since 1959, with the highest year being 1969. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,843
- total births
- 1959–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1,843 girls have been named Kellyann since 1959, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kellyann recorded 1,843 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2022.
- 1,843 total births
- 1959–2022 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,843 girls have been named Kellyann since 1959, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,843
- total births
- 1959–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Kellyann was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
69 babies were named Kellyann in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Kellyann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kellyann's full recorded timeline at 1990, 28% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 72% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2016, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 69 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kellyann at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Kellyann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2022
- Peak year (1969)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Kellyann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kellyann's strongest decade.
494 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Kellyann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
422 births
- 1970s
1970s
494 births
- 1980s
1980s
399 births
- 1990s
1990s
297 births
- 2000s 132
2000s
132 births
- 2010s 79
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 494 births (27% of all-time use).
How Kellyann 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 Kellyann's total volume
Kellyann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kellyann by state
Where Kellyann concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 466 | 25.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 272 | 14.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 227 | 12.3% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 65 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Connecticut | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Hawaii | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Kellyann's total US births 25.3%
Even split
466 of 1,843 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kellyann? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 1,843 babies named Kellyann. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 69 births.
When was Kellyann most popular? ▼
Kellyann was most popular in the 1970s decade with 494 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Kellyann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kellyann are New York (466 births), Pennsylvania (272 births), New Jersey (227 births).
How long has the name Kellyann been used? ▼
Records for Kellyann go back to 1959, giving 64 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Kellyann? ▼
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 Kellyann's data
- Kellyann's decade-level peak was the 1970s (494 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kellyanns (466 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kellyann
Nearby Names Like Kellyann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kellyann
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Kelsey Girl
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Kelli Girl
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Kellie Girl
#6955 50,754 births
Kelley Girl
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Compare Kellyann side by side: Kellyann vs Kelly Kellyann vs Kelsey Kellyann vs Kelli
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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, 1959–2022 (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. "Kellyann: Baby Name Since 1959 - 1,843 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kellyann. 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 Kellyann 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.