Total births
360
Boys' name · since 1958
Kjell
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 360 babies named Kjell, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 360
- total births
- 1958–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Kjell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 360 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Kjell recorded 360 times among boys since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1958 to 2014.
- 360 total births
- 1958–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
360 boys have been named Kjell since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 360
- total births
- 1958–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Kjell was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
15 babies were named Kjell in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Kjell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kjell's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kjell at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Kjell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2014
- Peak year (1968)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Kjell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kjell's strongest decade.
107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Kjell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
57 births
- 1970s
1970s
107 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 107 births (30% of all-time use).
Kjell by state
Where Kjell concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Washington | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Kjell's total US births 1.4%
Even split
5 of 360 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kjell? ▼
Kjell has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 15 babies were born in 1968, its single highest year.
When was Kjell most popular? ▼
Kjell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 107 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Kjell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kjell are California (5 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Kjell been used? ▼
Records for Kjell go back to 1958, giving 57 years of history through 2014.
What to do with Kjell's data
- Kjell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (107 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kjells (5 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.
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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, 1958–2014 (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. "Kjell: Baby Name Since 1958 - 360 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kjell. 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 Kjell 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.