Kelli
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kelly.
Every Kelli since 1945 — 75,192 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelli
Kelli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,690 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 75,192 American babies have been named Kelli. Its peak came in 1970, when 3,344 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kelli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelli 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 | 17 | #6,690 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,420 | — | — |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,651 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,399 | — | — |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,481 | — | — |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,315 | — | — |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,824 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,967 | — | — |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,633 | — | — |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,819 | — | — |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,734 | — | — |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,164 | — | — |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,672 | — | — |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,696 | — | — |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,650 | — | — |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,465 | — | — |
| 2009 | 98 | #2,082 | — | — |
| 2008 | 118 | #1,833 | — | — |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,699 | — | — |
| 2006 | 152 | #1,464 | — | — |
| 2005 | 194 | #1,187 | — | — |
| 2004 | 260 | #927 | — | — |
| 2003 | 320 | #776 | — | — |
| 2002 | 368 | #682 | — | — |
| 2001 | 448 | #573 | — | — |
| 2000 | 483 | #538 | — | — |
| 1995 | 923 | #301 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,605 | #182 | 11 | #4,849 |
| 1985 | 2,059 | #142 | 10 | #4,211 |
| 1980 | 2,486 | #125 | 16 | #2,894 |
| 1975 | 1,768 | #152 | 10 | #3,550 |
| 1970 | 3,331 | #115 | 13 | #2,683 |
| 1965 | 1,538 | #215 | 7 | #3,408 |
| 1960 | 955 | #301 | — | — |
| 1955 | 94 | #1,038 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,143 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,902 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kelli
- Kelli Williams Actor · b. 1970
- Kelli McCarty Actor · b. 1969
- Kelli Garner Actor · b. 1984
- Kelli Giddish Actor · b. 1980
- Kelli Berglund Actor · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kelli mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kelly.
How popular is the name Kelli in 2025?
Kelli ranked #6,690 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelli?
75,192 babies have been named Kelli in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelli most popular?
Kelli peaked in 1970, when 3,344 newborns received the name.
Is Kelli a boy or girl name?
Kelli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelli rising or falling?
Kelli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kelli?
Well-known people named Kelli include Kelli Williams (actor), Kelli McCarty (actor), Kelli Garner (actor).