Kelby
Kelby is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Farm or settlement near the spring.
Origin and history
Kelby is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from place names meaning a farm or settlement near a spring. Though relatively rare, it has enjoyed steady, low-level use in the United States over the past century. It offers a distinct, modern sound similar to names like Colby or Kelsie.
Popularity in the United States
4,019 babies in the United States have been named Kelby since 1880. It ranks #1991 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.4 %)
- OK (9.6 %)
- UT (7 %)
- MO (6.6 %)
- TN (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 63 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 474 |
| 1980-1990 | 637 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,364 |
| 2000-2010 | 829 |
| 2010-2019 | 432 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Famous people named Kelby
- Kelby Tomlinson: Baseball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name originally developed as a habitational surname derived from places in England founded by Scandinavian settlers.
- Kelby has consistently appeared in U.S. birth records for decades while remaining a rare choice.