Girls name · North Carolina
Kelsey in North Carolina
Kelsey was the 1212th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 7 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1977, North Carolina families have named 3,645 babies Kelsey.
Popularity over time
Kelsey in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 | 652nd |
| 1987 | 52 | 129th |
| 1994 | 242 | 30th |
| 2000 | 114 | 77th |
| 2006 | 66 | 160th |
| 2012 | 44 | 226th |
| 2019 | 24 | 427th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1212th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 652nd in 1977 to 1212th in 2025.
The most babies named Kelsey in North Carolina in a single year was 264, in 1993. Its best showing was 29th 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 North Carolina?
Kelsey was the 1212th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 7 babies named Kelsey that year. Since 1977, North Carolina families have named 3,645 babies Kelsey.
How many babies are named Kelsey in North Carolina?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Kelsey in North Carolina. The most babies named Kelsey in North Carolina in a single year was 264, in 1993.
What is the rank of Kelsey in North Carolina?
Kelsey ranked 1212th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 29th 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.