Kelsea
Kelsea is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cenel's island or ship's victory.
Origin and history
Kelsea is a modern spelling variant of Kelsey, originating from an Old English place name meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship's victory'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other sound-alike names ending in -sea. In the United States, it remains a moderately used feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
6,035 babies in the United States have been named Kelsea since 1880. It ranks #2199 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- FL (7 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- MI (4.6 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 603 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,322 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,204 |
| 2010-2019 | 586 |
| 2020-2029 | 303 |
Famous people named Kelsea
- Kelsea Ballerini: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Kel, Kels
Fun facts
- Kelsea developed as an alternative phonetic spelling to the traditional surname-turned-first-name Kelsey.
- The name gained renewed visibility in modern pop culture due to prominent figures in country music.