Girls name · Kentucky
Kelsey in Kentucky
Kelsey was the 537th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1981, Kentucky families have named 3,165 babies Kelsey.
Popularity over time
Kelsey in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 | 364th |
| 1988 | 70 | 63rd |
| 1994 | 252 | 14th |
| 2000 | 111 | 43rd |
| 2005 | 45 | 106th |
| 2011 | 30 | 153rd |
| 2017 | 14 | 328th |
| 2025 | 8 | 537th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 364th in 1981 to 537th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelsey in Kentucky in a single year was 271, in 1993. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1993.
Across the country, Kelsey reached its best rank of 6th in Iowa (1992). See Kelsey in every state →
How popular is Kelsey in Kentucky?
Kelsey was the 537th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1981, Kentucky families have named 3,165 babies Kelsey.
How many babies are named Kelsey in Kentucky?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Kelsey in Kentucky. The most babies named Kelsey in Kentucky in a single year was 271, in 1993.
What is the rank of Kelsey in Kentucky?
Kelsey ranked 537th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1993.
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.