Kelson
Every Kelson since 1962 — 1,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelson
Kelson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,812 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,404 American babies have been named Kelson. Its peak came in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kelson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,812 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,637 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,452 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,732 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,698 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,952 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,461 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,078 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,162 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,648 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,122 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,526 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2,550 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,931 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,831 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,500 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,576 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,079 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2,897 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,006 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,413 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,723 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,535 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,793 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,768 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,377 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,533 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,997 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelson in 2025?
Kelson ranked #3,812 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelson?
1,404 babies have been named Kelson in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelson most popular?
Kelson peaked in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Kelson a boy or girl name?
Kelson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelson rising or falling?
Kelson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.