Girls name · Iowa
Kelsey in Iowa
Kelsey was the 536th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1979, Iowa families have named 3,046 babies Kelsey.
Popularity over time
Kelsey in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 9 | 321st |
| 1985 | 64 | 62nd |
| 1991 | 236 | 10th |
| 1997 | 92 | 36th |
| 2004 | 29 | 121st |
| 2010 | 18 | 190th |
| 2016 | 8 | 423rd |
| 2025 | 6 | 536th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 321st in 1979 to 536th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelsey in Iowa in a single year was 257, in 1992. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1992.
Across the country, Kelsey reached its best rank of 6th in Iowa (1992). See Kelsey in every state →
How popular is Kelsey in Iowa?
Kelsey was the 536th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1979, Iowa families have named 3,046 babies Kelsey.
How many babies are named Kelsey in Iowa?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Kelsey in Iowa. The most babies named Kelsey in Iowa in a single year was 257, in 1992.
What is the rank of Kelsey in Iowa?
Kelsey ranked 536th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1992.
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.