Kjell Name Popularity and Statistics
Kjell is predominantly used for boys. 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 Kjell?
Kjell is spelled K-J-E-L-L. The name has 5 letters.
Kjell Popularity in 2014
Rank#10,717
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 91 places to #10,717 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2011.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kjell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1981 through 2014. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2007 | Boys | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Boys | 6 | #9,581 |
| 1999 | Boys | 12 | #5,317 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 7 | #6,992 |
| 1994 | Boys | 9 | #5,868 |
| 1993 | Boys | 7 | #6,816 |
| 1992 | Boys | 6 | #7,422 |
| 1991 | Boys | 11 | #4,760 |
| 1990 | Boys | 6 | #7,178 |
| 1989 | Boys | 5 | #7,905 |
| 1988 | Boys | 8 | #5,200 |
| 1987 | Boys | 10 | #4,239 |
| 1986 | Boys | 8 | #4,853 |
| 1985 | Boys | 8 | #4,698 |
| 1984 | Boys | 6 | #5,561 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1982 | Boys | 7 | #5,003 |
| 1981 | Boys | 10 | #3,858 |
When Was Kjell 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.
1971 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #2,464
1968 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #2,109
1977 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #3,037
1976 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,946
Where Kjell Ranked Highest in 1971
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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #399 | 5 |