Rising since 2014, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Kelce since 1991
Babies named Kelce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 130 | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Kelce entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1991, initially as a rare unisex choice. For decades it remained obscure, but the name experienced a sharp rise beginning in 2014, driven largely by the prominence of NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce. By 2023, Kelce reached its peak rank of 7,133 and a usage rate of 1 in 107,151 births. The trajectory shows consistent upward movement since 2014, and the 2020s have seen the name gain wider recognition. While still uncommon and not linked to any particular states or cultural groups, Kelce represents a modern surname-turned-first name trend, with an uncertain but likely Irish-influenced origin.
Kelce first appeared as a given name in the United States in the 1990s, coinciding with the rise of the surname as a first name trend. It is often associated with the prominent Kelce family of American football players, including Jason and Travis Kelce, which boosted its popularity in the 2010s. The surname itself may be an anglicized form of an Irish surname, but its precise origin is uncertain.
Sibling names for Kelce
Names that share Kelce's style, for a brother or sister.
