Girls name · Illinois
Kelsey in Illinois
Kelsey was the 885th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1972, Illinois families have named 6,772 babies Kelsey.
Popularity over time
Kelsey in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 | 1233rd |
| 1981 | 16 | 585th |
| 1989 | 518 | 28th |
| 1996 | 318 | 45th |
| 2003 | 108 | 139th |
| 2010 | 38 | 340th |
| 2018 | 27 | 453rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 885th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1233rd in 1972 to 885th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelsey in Illinois in a single year was 584, in 1991. Its best showing was 22nd 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 Illinois?
Kelsey was the 885th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1972, Illinois families have named 6,772 babies Kelsey.
How many babies are named Kelsey in Illinois?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Kelsey in Illinois. The most babies named Kelsey in Illinois in a single year was 584, in 1991.
What is the rank of Kelsey in Illinois?
Kelsey ranked 885th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd 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.