Declining since 1993, #2,239 for girls today.
Popularity of Kelsie since 1908
Babies named Kelsie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 202 |
| 1980s | 2,365 |
| 1990s | 9,710 |
| 2000s | 4,372 |
| 2010s | 2,210 |
| 2020s | 608 |
Meaning & origin
Kelsie entered the U.S. naming landscape in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1908, but its modern usage as a feminine name took off in the 1990s, reaching its peak in 1993. Since then, it has been steadily declining in popularity, reflecting broader trends away from the 'Kels-' sound cluster. Presently, it ranks 2,239th and is given to about 1 in 19,601 baby girls. The name's use has been concentrated in states such as Ohio, New York, and Texas. As a modern coinage, Kelsie does not carry a long historical tradition but fits within a category of names derived from surnames and reshaped with a feminine spelling.
Kelsie is likely a modern feminine variant of the surname Kelsey, which derives from an Old English place name meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship island'. The name emerged primarily in the late 20th century in the United States, gaining popularity alongside similar soundalike names. Its use as a given name is a modern coinage rather than a traditional name.
Where Kelsie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kelsie” around the world
Where Kelsie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kel, Kels
Sibling names for Kelsie
Names that share Kelsie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kelsie
Names whose popularity has moved with Kelsie's over the last 50 years.
