Kelsey name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: kell-see
Meaning: Ship's Island, Brave, Shining Upon Man, Fierce Island, Ceol Which Means Ship and Victory
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What does Kelsey mean?

Persistent and Commonly Accepted Kelsey is used principally in English aimed at both sexes, Kelsey means "Cenel Island, Brave, Shining Upon Man, Fierce Island, From the Ship or Victory" has its origin in Old English.

Kelsey is a variation of popular Chelsea. Also Chelsea is a variant transcription of Old English cealc = 'chalk, limestone' or Old English cælic = 'cup, chalice';hȳth = 'landing place'. Origin of Cherished and Venerable Chelsea is in Old English, meaning of Chelsea is "Chalk Port and Seaport.

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How do I pronounce Kelsey?

Two syllabled Kelsey is pronounced as kell-see. k(e)-lsey or kel-sey are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Kelsey

Celsey, Chelsea, Celsea, Kelsi, Chelseamarie

Names that rhyme with Kelsey

How popular is the name Kelsey?

Kelsey was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 152191 babies have been named Kelsey since 1891. At its zenith in 1992, 11714 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 23rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 184 years. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 8 times Also, Kelsey was among the popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 7279 babies have been given the moniker. When at the peak of its usage in 1998, it ranked 87th when 596 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

But after 40 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low. Additionally, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 1 times

Kelsey is a familiar baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 70 on girl names chart when 65 babies were given the name Kelsey. Over 208 people have been named Kelsey in Queensland.

Kelsey is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1989 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 116 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Kelsey.

Over 734 babies in Ireland have been named Kelsey. Also, in Belgium, the name had been in use for 15 years beginning from 1995 and had secured the place in top 300 names.

In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 244 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Kelsey. Over 235 people have been named Kelsey in Belgium.

Kelsey is an uncommon baby name in France, in use since 1995, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 2252nd.

There are over 116 babies that have been given the name Kelsey in France. But Kelsey is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 6000 have the name.

At least, 160000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018548416417738
2017489419399780
2016754410383853
2015504518344949
20144680203281016
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Facts

Kelsey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands26141200124
Sweden23378
Norway233721
Denmark20110

Here's what numbers has to say about Kelsey

If number 1 is your soul urge no, it means you should be more independent. There's nothing that you cannot achieve if you focus on it. You are not very excited when it comes to meeting new people because you expect disappointment. It's time you realize that your life success and accomplishments don't depend on other people and their opinion of you but on you and your opinion of yourself. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success.

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Middle names for Kelsey

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Famous people named Kelsey

  • Kelsey Patterson, was executed by the State of Texas
  • Kelsey Jones, Canadian composer, pianist, harpsichordist
  • Kelsey Begaye, was elected the fifth president of the Navajo Nation
  • Kelsey Harrison, emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynaecology and former vice-chancellor of University of Port Harcourt
  • Kelsey Grammer, Grammer was born February 21, 1955,
  • Kelsey Smith, New Zealand field hockey player

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