girls' name · peaked 1969

Kellie

A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kelly.

Every Kellie since 1913 — 51,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#6,222
among girls
Babies in 2025
19
named Kellie
Peak year
1969
2,659 babies
All-time total
51,108
since 1913

The story of Kellie

Kellie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,222 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1913, 51,108 American babies have been named Kellie. Its peak came in 1969, when 2,659 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Kellie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kellie 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 19 #6,222
2024 16 #7,087
2023 18 #6,546
2022 20 #6,101
2021 27 #4,901
2020 29 #4,608
2019 27 #4,976
2018 38 #3,888
2017 34 #4,263
2016 49 #3,305
2015 45 #3,508
2014 66 #2,666
2013 57 #2,953
2012 70 #2,583
2011 65 #2,710
2010 88 #2,213
2009 103 #2,010
2008 132 #1,694
2007 140 #1,600
2006 174 #1,337
2005 160 #1,360
2004 220 #1,054
2003 254 #926
2002 303 #777
2001 294 #802
2000 386 #647
1995 788 #336
1990 1,087 #264 8 #6,143
1985 1,072 #241 12 #3,699
1980 1,260 #206 8 #4,740
1975 1,171 #210
1970 2,130 #158 9 #3,407
1965 1,166 #251 9 #2,893
1960 785 #335
1955 75 #1,153
1950 10 #3,554
1945 11 #2,835
1940
1935
1930 6 #3,812
1925
1920 7 #3,657
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Kellie

  1. Kellie Martin Actor · b. 1975
  2. Kellie Wells Athlete · b. 1982
  3. Kellie Pickler Singer · b. 1986

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kellie mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kelly.

How popular is the name Kellie in 2025?

Kellie ranked #6,222 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kellie?

51,108 babies have been named Kellie in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kellie most popular?

Kellie peaked in 1969, when 2,659 newborns received the name.

Is Kellie a boy or girl name?

Kellie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kellie rising or falling?

Kellie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Kellie?

Well-known people named Kellie include Kellie Martin (actor), Kellie Wells (athlete), Kellie Pickler (singer).

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