Kelsi
Every Kelsi since 1969 — 10,151 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelsi
Kelsi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,948 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 10,151 American babies have been named Kelsi. Its peak came in 1991, when 624 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 Kelsi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelsi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,948 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,257 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,085 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,253 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,980 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,483 |
| 2019 | 77 | #2,341 |
| 2018 | 112 | #1,823 |
| 2017 | 102 | #1,957 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,238 |
| 2015 | 80 | #2,330 |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,802 |
| 2013 | 94 | #2,059 |
| 2012 | 95 | #2,039 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,582 |
| 2010 | 125 | #1,690 |
| 2009 | 163 | #1,436 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1,581 |
| 2007 | 204 | #1,227 |
| 2006 | 190 | #1,264 |
| 2005 | 183 | #1,242 |
| 2004 | 172 | #1,261 |
| 2003 | 205 | #1,082 |
| 2002 | 245 | #912 |
| 2001 | 290 | #812 |
| 2000 | 304 | #755 |
| 1995 | 501 | #493 |
| 1990 | 492 | #496 |
| 1985 | 112 | #1,228 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,719 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,444 |
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Famous people named Kelsi
- Kelsi Dahlia Swimmer · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelsi in 2025?
Kelsi ranked #3,948 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelsi?
10,151 babies have been named Kelsi in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelsi most popular?
Kelsi peaked in 1991, when 624 newborns received the name.
Is Kelsi a boy or girl name?
Kelsi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelsi rising or falling?
Kelsi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kelsi?
Well-known people named Kelsi include Kelsi Dahlia (swimmer).