Kellye

Girl name

Kellye has been given to 2,347 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It peaked in 1987.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,347

Peak year

1987 (145 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1955

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kellye — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kellygirl

556,365 babies since 1880

Kelliegirl

51,108 babies since 1913

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Kateygirl

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Tashiagirl

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Cassigirl

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Jannetgirl

2,319 babies since 1921

Aricagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kellye?

Kellye has been given to 2,347 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kellye peak?

Kellye peaked in 1987, when 145 babies were given the name.

Is Kellye a girl or boy name?

Kellye is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kellye are girls).

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