Kelly as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Kelly?

We estimate that there are 516,702 people named Kelly who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Kelly is the 47th most common for women, and the 84th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Kelly?

The average person named Kelly is 44.55 years old.

Is Kelly a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

468 people named Kelly were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 805th most popular name for girls, and the 1,227th most popular overall.

The popularity of Kelly peaked in 1977, when it was the 10th most popular name for baby girls.

Is Kelly a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Kelly is a unisex name, but more common for women. 86.9% of people named Kelly are female, while 13.1% are male.

Popularity of Kelly in England

In 2020, Kelly was the in England and Wales.