Kelci
Kelci is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Ship island or Cenel's island.
Origin and history
Kelci is a modern variant spelling of Kelsey, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship's victory'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other alternative spellings ending in '-i'. Today, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,429 babies in the United States have been named Kelci since 1880. It ranks #3581 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.3 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 338 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,208 |
| 2000-2010 | 589 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Nicknames
Kel, Kels
Fun facts
- Kelci evolved as a modern phonetic spelling variation of the traditional surname and given name Kelsey.
- The name saw its highest US usage during the 1990s, following the broader popularity trend of Kelsey.