Rising since 2022, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kesley since 1975
Babies named Kesley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 11 |
| 1980s | 93 | 31 |
| 1990s | 231 | 20 |
| 2000s | 155 | 0 |
| 2010s | 128 | 0 |
| 2020s | 67 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kesley is a modern, invented feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. Its usage remains extremely rare, with a 2025 rank of 7,491 (approximately 1 in 114,805 births). The name saw its peak popularity in 1990, during the decade when similar K-starting, -ley ending names like Kelsey and Kendra were most fashionable. Since 2022, Kesley has been experiencing a slight upward trend, though it remains well outside the top 1,000. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country. Its etymology is essentially a modern coinage, likely inspired by the phonetic appeal of established names rather than any historical or linguistic root.
Kesley is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1983. It blends the popular initial 'K' with the fashionable '-ley' suffix seen in names like Kelsey and Ashley. There is no traditional etymology or historical use in any language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kes, Lee, Kessie
Sibling names for Kesley
Names that share Kesley's style, for a brother or sister.
