Kely Name Popularity and Statistics
Kely is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kely?
Kely is spelled K-E-L-Y. The name has 4 letters.
Kely Popularity in 2019
Rank#15,539
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 363 places to #15,539 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kely Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1985 through 2019. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8 | #12,276 |
| 2009 | Girls | 8 | #12,429 |
| 2008 | Girls | 12 | #9,476 |
| 2007 | Girls | 9 | #11,630 |
| 2006 | Girls | 8 | #12,420 |
| 2005 | Girls | 9 | #10,921 |
| 2004 | Girls | 8 | #11,624 |
| 2003 | Girls | 7 | #12,408 |
| 2002 | Girls | 9 | #10,246 |
| 2001 | Girls | 11 | #8,758 |
| 2000 | Girls | 5 | #15,031 |
| 1998 | Girls | 9 | #9,260 |
| 1997 | Girls | 8 | #9,802 |
| 1996 | Girls | 5 | #13,518 |
| 1995 | Girls | 7 | #10,514 |
| 1988 | Girls | 8 | #8,391 |
| 1987 | Girls | 7 | #8,778 |
| 1987 | Boys | 5 | #6,951 |
| 1985 | Girls | 7 | #8,318 |
When Was Kely Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #9,476
2001 · Girls
11 recorded births
National rank #8,758
1982 · Girls
11 recorded births
National rank #5,911
2007 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #11,630
Where Kely Ranked Highest in 1998
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,976 | 5 |