Rising since 2006, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Keslee since 2002
Babies named Keslee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Keslee's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Keslee is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002. It has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2006, reflecting a broader trend of distinctive, phonetically pleasing names ending in '-lee' for girls. Although it has not reached high rankings, its peak year in 2018 suggests a modest but sustained appeal among parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and fresh. As an invented name, Keslee carries no historical or etymological baggage, allowing it to be shaped entirely by the individual who bears it. Its rarity gives it a sense of uniqueness, with an estimated 1 in every 229,610 newborns receiving the name in 2025.
Keslee appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed from the sound of the name 'Kelsey' combined with the fashionable '-lee' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, reflecting a trend of unique, phonetic name creations in the early 2000s. Its usage has been steadily increasing since 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kes, Lee, Kessie
Variants: Kesley, Kezlee
Sibling names for Keslee
Names that share Keslee's style, for a brother or sister.
