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Kelby

Kelby: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

How popular is Kelby?

32U.S. babies in 2025
#746peak rank (1991)
5,582babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,563 girls and 4,019 boys in the U.S. have been named Kelby (28% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1665 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #746 in 1991. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kelby FAQ

How popular is the name Kelby?

Since 1880, 1,563 girls and 4,019 boys in the U.S. have been named Kelby (28% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1665 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #746 in 1991. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kelby a boy or girl name?

Kelby is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,563 girls and 4,019 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).