Kelcie
Kelcie is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fierce victory, ship island, or Cel's island.
Origin and history
Kelcie is a modern feminine spelling variant of Kelsey, originating from Old English place names meaning 'Cel's island' or 'ship's victory'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a alternative phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,298 babies in the United States have been named Kelcie since 1880. It ranks #3099 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2007.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.4 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 469 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,651 |
| 2000-2010 | 725 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Nicknames
Kel, Kels
Fun facts
- Kelcie is an alternative phonetic spelling of the more traditional name Kelsey.
- The name experienced its highest levels of adoption in the United States during the 1990s.