Kelcey
Kelcey is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fierce island, Ceol's island, or ship island.
Origin and history
Kelcey is a variant spelling of Kelsey, derived from an Old English place name or surname meaning 'Ceol's island' or 'ship island'. Historically used for both boys and girls, it remains rare for males in the United States, with fewer than 700 male births registered since 1880. Today, it offers a distinct, traditional variant on a familiar surname-turned-given-name.
Popularity in the United States
698 babies in the United States have been named Kelcey since 1880. It ranks #3978 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- GA (80.6 %)
- TX (19.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 273 |
| 1980-1990 | 185 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 62 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Lincolnshire, England, where it referred to an island or elevated land area.
- The addition of the 'e' in Kelcey is a traditional orthographic variation of the more common spelling Kelsey.