Kelly is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 556,365 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 4,328 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 3,357 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Kelly per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1968 (20,197/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (789/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1996 (171/yr).
Kelly reached its peak in 1968, when it was the #29 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.
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