Girls name · New York
Kelly in New York
Kelly was the 468th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 37 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1950, New York families have named 36,710 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6 | 969th |
| 1961 | 643 | 63rd |
| 1971 | 1,068 | 18th |
| 1982 | 814 | 24th |
| 1993 | 599 | 34th |
| 2004 | 246 | 74th |
| 2014 | 56 | 339th |
| 2025 | 37 | 468th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 969th in 1950 to 468th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in New York in a single year was 1,430, in 1968. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Kelly reached its best rank of 2nd in Delaware (1978). See Kelly in every state →
How popular is Kelly in New York?
Kelly was the 468th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 37 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1950, New York families have named 36,710 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in New York?
In 2025, 37 babies were named Kelly in New York. The most babies named Kelly in New York in a single year was 1,430, in 1968.
What is the rank of Kelly in New York?
Kelly ranked 468th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1978.
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.