Kjell

Boy name

Kjell has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 1968.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

360

Peak year

1968 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1958

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kjell.

362 babies since 1936

355 babies since 1960

369 babies since 1923

369 babies since 1929

369 babies since 1947

371 babies since 1941

372 babies since 1961

347 babies since 1957

How popular is the name Kjell?

Kjell has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kjell peak?

Kjell peaked in 1968, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Kjell a girl or boy name?

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

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