Girls name · Massachusetts
Kelly in Massachusetts
Kelly was the 460th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 12 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1955, Massachusetts families have named 13,759 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 | 513th |
| 1965 | 406 | 28th |
| 1974 | 296 | 19th |
| 1984 | 309 | 25th |
| 1994 | 188 | 40th |
| 2004 | 56 | 119th |
| 2013 | 14 | 401st |
| 2025 | 12 | 460th |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts climbed from 513th in 1955 to 460th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in Massachusetts in a single year was 602, in 1969. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1969.
Across the country, Kelly reached its best rank of 2nd in Delaware (1978). See Kelly in every state →
How popular is Kelly in Massachusetts?
Kelly was the 460th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 12 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1955, Massachusetts families have named 13,759 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Kelly in Massachusetts. The most babies named Kelly in Massachusetts in a single year was 602, in 1969.
What is the rank of Kelly in Massachusetts?
Kelly ranked 460th among girls names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1969.
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.