Girls name · New Jersey
Kelly in New Jersey
Kelly was the 988th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 7 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1956, New Jersey families have named 18,075 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 9 | 470th |
| 1966 | 423 | 30th |
| 1976 | 412 | 13th |
| 1986 | 442 | 16th |
| 1995 | 351 | 24th |
| 2005 | 118 | 72nd |
| 2015 | 28 | 302nd |
| 2025 | 7 | 988th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 470th in 1956 to 988th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in New Jersey in a single year was 637, in 1977. Its best showing was 5th 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 New Jersey?
Kelly was the 988th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 7 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1956, New Jersey families have named 18,075 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in New Jersey?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Kelly in New Jersey. The most babies named Kelly in New Jersey in a single year was 637, in 1977.
What is the rank of Kelly in New Jersey?
Kelly ranked 988th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 5th 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.