Girls name · Illinois
Kelly in Illinois
Kelly was the 964th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1942, Illinois families have named 27,035 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 753rd |
| 1957 | 90 | 201st |
| 1969 | 898 | 15th |
| 1980 | 879 | 12th |
| 1991 | 449 | 30th |
| 2002 | 158 | 93rd |
| 2014 | 34 | 370th |
| 2025 | 9 | 964th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 753rd in 1942 to 964th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in Illinois in a single year was 1,114, in 1977. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Kelly reached its best rank of 2nd in Delaware (1978). See Kelly in every state →
How popular is Kelly in Illinois?
Kelly was the 964th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1942, Illinois families have named 27,035 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Kelly in Illinois. The most babies named Kelly in Illinois in a single year was 1,114, in 1977.
What is the rank of Kelly in Illinois?
Kelly ranked 964th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1977.
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.