Girls name · California
Kelly in California
Kelly was the 678th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 46 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1941, California families have named 47,515 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 6 | 675th |
| 1954 | 70 | 293rd |
| 1966 | 1,274 | 18th |
| 1978 | 1,258 | 16th |
| 1989 | 919 | 52nd |
| 2001 | 429 | 117th |
| 2013 | 169 | 243rd |
| 2025 | 46 | 678th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 675th in 1941 to 678th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in California in a single year was 1,570, in 1963. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1968.
Across the country, Kelly reached its best rank of 2nd in Delaware (1978). See Kelly in every state →
How popular is Kelly in California?
Kelly was the 678th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 46 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1941, California families have named 47,515 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in California?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Kelly in California. The most babies named Kelly in California in a single year was 1,570, in 1963.
What is the rank of Kelly in California?
Kelly ranked 678th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1968.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.