Girls name · Kentucky
Kelly in Kentucky
Kelly was the 692nd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2023, with 6 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1957, Kentucky families have named 6,356 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 15 | 298th |
| 1965 | 161 | 40th |
| 1974 | 187 | 23rd |
| 1982 | 184 | 29th |
| 1991 | 100 | 44th |
| 1999 | 34 | 132nd |
| 2008 | 12 | 369th |
| 2023 | 6 | 692nd |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 298th in 1957 to 692nd in 2023.
The most babies named Kelly in Kentucky in a single year was 371, in 1977. Its best showing was 12th 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 Kentucky?
Kelly was the 692nd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2023, with 6 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1957, Kentucky families have named 6,356 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in Kentucky?
In 2023, 6 babies were named Kelly in Kentucky. The most babies named Kelly in Kentucky in a single year was 371, in 1977.
What is the rank of Kelly in Kentucky?
Kelly ranked 692nd among girls names in Kentucky in 2023. Its best showing was 12th 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.