Kelson

Boy name

Kelson has been given to 1,404 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 58,899 boys was named Kelson.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,404

Peak year

2009 (49 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -22%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Nelsonboy

80,140 babies since 1880

Keltonboy

6,666 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kelson?

Kelson has been given to 1,404 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kelson peak?

Kelson peaked in 2009, when 49 babies were given the name.

Is Kelson a girl or boy name?

Kelson is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kelson are boys).

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