Kelle
Kelle is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bright-headed or frequent visitor.
Origin and history
Kelle is a variant of Kelly or Kellie, derived from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh. It traditionally means 'bright-headed' or 'frequent visitor'. Though it experienced moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century, it is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,302 babies in the United States have been named Kelle since 1880. It ranks #3671 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
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 | 236 |
| 1960-1970 | 895 |
| 1970-1980 | 606 |
| 1980-1990 | 386 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Kelle
- Kelle Bryan: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Kelle emerged in the United States as an alternative spelling of the classic unisex Irish name Kelly.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth counts in the 1960s and 1970s before declining in usage.