Girls name · New York
Kelly in New York
In 2025, 37 babies born in New York were named Kelly, making it the #468 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1950, add up to 36,710.
Popularity over time
Kelly in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6 | #969 |
| 1961 | 643 | #63 |
| 1971 | 1,068 | #18 |
| 1982 | 814 | #24 |
| 1993 | 599 | #34 |
| 2004 | 246 | #74 |
| 2014 | 56 | #339 |
| 2025 | 37 | #468 |
New York had the most Kelly births in 1968, with 1,430. Kelly's highest rank in New York was #8, set in 1978.
Rank swung between #8 (1978) and #1046 (1952) in New York, from #969 in 1950 to #468 in 2025.
Nationally, Kelly's strongest state was Delaware, where it hit #2 in 1978. See Kelly in every state →
How popular is Kelly in New York?
In 2025, 37 babies born in New York were named Kelly, making it the #468 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1950, add up to 36,710.
How many babies are named Kelly in New York?
New York recorded 37 births of babies named Kelly in 2025.
What is the rank of Kelly in New York?
Kelly ranked #468 among girls names in New York in 2025.
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.