Is Kelsie a boy's or girl's name?

Kelsie is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 345 recorded births.

When was Kelsie most popular?

Kelsie reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 1,222 births that year. It is currently ranked #2312 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kelsie?

Kelsie is currently ranked #2312 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 19,507 babies since 1908.

Kelsie

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysOld NorseDeclining Also a pet name

#2312▼ 502in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A unisex given name, variant of Kelsey.

Kelsie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a variant of Kelsey, from an English place name meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'victory ship.' The -ie ending gives it a warm, approachable femininity that has made Kelsie and Kelsey perennial favorites.

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Popularity Over Time

Kelsie was #638 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2312, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kelsie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	526	#1914	▼
2010s	2,209	#1152	▼
2000s	4,371	#663	▼
1990s	9,710	#298	▲
1980s	2,365	#1073	▲
1970s	202	#4065	▲
1960s	40	#5703	▲
1950s	11	#5867	▼
1940s	16	#3904	▲
1930s	5	#4549	▼
1920s	29	#4318	▲
1910s	18	#3731	▲
1900s	5	#2275	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(73 years, 1908–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kelsie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	80	#2312	-32 (-28.6%)
2023	112	#1810	-15 (-11.8%)
2022	127	#1662	+24 (23.3%)
2021	103	#1919	-1 (-1.0%)
2020	104	#1865	-46 (-30.7%)
2019	150	#1470	-14 (-8.5%)
2018	164	#1372	-12 (-6.8%)
2017	176	#1324	-53 (-23.1%)
2016	229	#1112	+6 (2.7%)
2015	223	#1136	-2 (-0.9%)
2014	225	#1124	+9 (4.2%)
2013	216	#1123	-20 (-8.5%)
2012	236	#1066	-39 (-14.2%)
2011	275	#939	-40 (-12.7%)
2010	315	#853	-11 (-3.4%)
2009	326	#856	-47 (-12.6%)
2008	373	#788	-24 (-6.0%)
2007	397	#733	+37 (10.3%)
2006	360	#764	+9 (2.6%)
2005	351	#760	-77 (-18.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kelsie as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Kelsie has also been given to 345 boys in the U.S. since 1910.

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Current rank

345

Total births

1922

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kelsie be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kelsie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2312. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Kelsie, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1908–2024) · Methodology