Girls name · Tennessee
Kelly in Tennessee
Kelly was the 784th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 9 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1956, Tennessee families have named 7,039 babies Kelly.
Popularity over time
Kelly in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 | 489th |
| 1966 | 188 | 37th |
| 1975 | 204 | 24th |
| 1985 | 171 | 34th |
| 1994 | 80 | 81st |
| 2004 | 30 | 220th |
| 2013 | 11 | 577th |
| 2025 | 9 | 784th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 489th in 1956 to 784th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelly in Tennessee in a single year was 378, in 1977. Its best showing was 12th 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 Tennessee?
Kelly was the 784th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 9 babies named Kelly that year. Since 1956, Tennessee families have named 7,039 babies Kelly.
How many babies are named Kelly in Tennessee?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Kelly in Tennessee. The most babies named Kelly in Tennessee in a single year was 378, in 1977.
What is the rank of Kelly in Tennessee?
Kelly ranked 784th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 12th 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.