Girls name · California
Kelsey in California
Kelsey was the 868th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 34 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1967, California families have named 12,124 babies Kelsey.
Popularity over time
Kelsey in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 | 1782nd |
| 1976 | 16 | 964th |
| 1984 | 171 | 210th |
| 1992 | 928 | 54th |
| 2001 | 198 | 228th |
| 2009 | 121 | 350th |
| 2017 | 67 | 563rd |
| 2025 | 34 | 868th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1782nd in 1967 to 868th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelsey in California in a single year was 1,043, in 1991. Its best showing was 45th among girls names in 1991.
Across the country, Kelsey reached its best rank of 6th in Iowa (1992). See Kelsey in every state →
How popular is Kelsey in California?
Kelsey was the 868th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 34 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1967, California families have named 12,124 babies Kelsey.
How many babies are named Kelsey in California?
In 2025, 34 babies were named Kelsey in California. The most babies named Kelsey in California in a single year was 1,043, in 1991.
What is the rank of Kelsey in California?
Kelsey ranked 868th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among girls names in 1991.
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.