Girls name · North Carolina
Kelly in North Carolina
In 2025, 7 babies born in North Carolina were named Kelly, making it the #1211 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1954, add up to 11,305.
Popularity over time
Kelly in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 8 | #532 |
| 1964 | 208 | #55 |
| 1974 | 273 | #25 |
| 1984 | 317 | #21 |
| 1995 | 133 | #64 |
| 2005 | 63 | #165 |
| 2015 | 24 | #413 |
| 2025 | 7 | #1211 |
The most Kelly births in North Carolina in a single year was 486, in 1977. Its highest rank in North Carolina came in 1977, at #9.
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina ran from #9 in 1977 to #1211 in 2025, starting at #532 in 1954 and ending at #1211 in 2025.
Delaware gave Kelly its highest national rank, #2, in 1978. See Kelly in every state →
How popular is Kelly in North Carolina?
In 2025, 7 babies born in North Carolina were named Kelly, making it the #1211 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1954, add up to 11,305.
How many babies are named Kelly in North Carolina?
North Carolina recorded 7 births of babies named Kelly in 2025.
What is the rank of Kelly in North Carolina?
Kelly ranked #1211 among girls names in North Carolina 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.