Kellie
Kellie is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bright-headed, war, or frequenting churches.
Origin and history
Kellie is a feminine given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname Ceallach. It traditionally translates to 'bright-headed' or 'frequenting churches'. Historically popular in the late 20th century in the U.S., it serves as a spelling variant of Kelly.
Popularity in the United States
50,754 babies in the United States have been named Kellie since 1880. It ranks #578 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1972.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,652 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,122 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,669 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,309 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,088 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,166 |
| 2010-2019 | 539 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Kellie
- Kellie Pickler: Singer, Television Host
- Kellie Martin: Actress
- Kellie Waymire: Actress
Nicknames
Kel
Fun facts
- Kellie emerged as a popular alternative spelling of Kelly, gaining significant momentum in the United States starting in the 1960s.
- It derives from the ancient Irish surname Ceallach, which carried meanings associated with strife or bright-headedness.