Keely
A female given name transferred from the surname.
Every Keely since 1957 — 12,719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keely
Keely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,737 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 12,719 American babies have been named Keely. Its peak came in 1997, when 555 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,737 | — | — |
| 2024 | 94 | #2,061 | — | — |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,658 | — | — |
| 2022 | 87 | #2,183 | — | — |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,451 | — | — |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,565 | — | — |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,911 | — | — |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,199 | — | — |
| 2017 | 81 | #2,294 | — | — |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,237 | — | — |
| 2015 | 99 | #2,002 | — | — |
| 2014 | 131 | #1,640 | — | — |
| 2013 | 149 | #1,491 | — | — |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,369 | — | — |
| 2011 | 185 | #1,283 | — | — |
| 2010 | 214 | #1,144 | — | — |
| 2009 | 286 | #937 | — | — |
| 2008 | 335 | #842 | — | — |
| 2007 | 399 | #731 | — | — |
| 2006 | 407 | #698 | 5 | #13,069 |
| 2005 | 318 | #814 | — | — |
| 2004 | 335 | #772 | — | — |
| 2003 | 368 | #711 | — | — |
| 2002 | 397 | #640 | — | — |
| 2001 | 398 | #633 | 5 | #11,501 |
| 2000 | 416 | #610 | — | — |
| 1995 | 205 | #922 | — | — |
| 1990 | 267 | #766 | — | — |
| 1985 | 180 | #890 | — | — |
| 1980 | 158 | #950 | — | — |
| 1975 | 140 | #925 | — | — |
| 1970 | 113 | #1,075 | — | — |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,817 | — | — |
| 1960 | 118 | #989 | — | — |
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Famous people named Keely
- Keely Smith Singer · b. 1928
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keely mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Keely in 2025?
Keely ranked #2,737 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keely?
12,719 babies have been named Keely in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keely most popular?
Keely peaked in 1997, when 555 newborns received the name.
Is Keely a boy or girl name?
Keely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keely rising or falling?
Keely is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keely?
Well-known people named Keely include Keely Smith (singer).