Girls name · North Carolina
Kelly in North Carolina
Kelly was the 1211th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 7 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1954, North Carolina families have named 11,305 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 8 | 532nd |
| 1964 | 208 | 55th |
| 1974 | 273 | 25th |
| 1984 | 317 | 21st |
| 1995 | 133 | 64th |
| 2005 | 63 | 165th |
| 2015 | 24 | 413th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1211th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 532nd in 1954 to 1211th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in North Carolina in a single year was 486, in 1977. Its best showing was 9th 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 North Carolina?
Kelly was the 1211th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 7 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1954, North Carolina families have named 11,305 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in North Carolina?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Kelly in North Carolina. The most babies named Kelly in North Carolina in a single year was 486, in 1977.
What is the rank of Kelly in North Carolina?
Kelly ranked 1211th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 9th 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.