Kelton
Every Kelton since 1914 — 6,666 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelton
Kelton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,350 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 6,666 American babies have been named Kelton. Its peak came in 2002, when 226 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 Kelton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelton 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 | — | — | 35 | #3,350 |
| 2024 | — | — | 57 | #2,433 |
| 2023 | — | — | 49 | #2,677 |
| 2022 | — | — | 48 | #2,738 |
| 2021 | — | — | 83 | #1,862 |
| 2020 | — | — | 78 | #1,905 |
| 2019 | — | — | 102 | #1,616 |
| 2018 | — | — | 87 | #1,770 |
| 2017 | — | — | 105 | #1,562 |
| 2016 | — | — | 120 | #1,449 |
| 2015 | — | — | 121 | #1,423 |
| 2014 | — | — | 155 | #1,194 |
| 2013 | — | — | 160 | #1,137 |
| 2012 | — | — | 196 | #1,010 |
| 2011 | — | — | 168 | #1,104 |
| 2010 | — | — | 159 | #1,160 |
| 2009 | — | — | 185 | #1,037 |
| 2008 | — | — | 218 | #934 |
| 2007 | — | — | 211 | #942 |
| 2006 | — | — | 182 | #1,012 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,864 | 183 | #956 |
| 2004 | — | — | 217 | #822 |
| 2003 | — | — | 203 | #853 |
| 2002 | — | — | 226 | #765 |
| 2001 | — | — | 195 | #836 |
| 2000 | — | — | 186 | #858 |
| 1995 | — | — | 163 | #844 |
| 1990 | — | — | 102 | #1,050 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,893 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,936 |
| 1975 | — | — | 30 | #1,684 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,962 |
| 1965 | — | — | 30 | #1,420 |
| 1960 | — | — | 19 | #1,885 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #2,006 |
| 1950 | — | — | 18 | #1,782 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,323 |
| 1940 | — | — | 12 | #2,133 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,192 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,892 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,085 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,928 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelton in 2025?
Kelton ranked #3,350 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelton?
6,666 babies have been named Kelton in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelton most popular?
Kelton peaked in 2002, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Kelton a boy or girl name?
Kelton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelton rising or falling?
Kelton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.