Kelsy

Kelsy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɛlsi/

Meaning and origin of Kelsy

  • A unisex given name, variant of Kelsey.

How popular is Kelsy?

16U.S. babies in 2025
#1104peak rank (1992)
3,270babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,231 girls and 39 boys in the U.S. have been named Kelsy (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1104 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #4640 in 1979. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025168 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kelsy FAQ

What does the name Kelsy mean?

A unisex given name, variant of Kelsey.

How popular is the name Kelsy?

Since 1880, 3,231 girls and 39 boys in the U.S. have been named Kelsy (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1104 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #4640 in 1979. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kelsy a boy or girl name?

Kelsy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,231 girls and 39 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.