Kelsi
Kelsi is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Ship's victory or Ceol's island.
Origin and history
Kelsi is a modern spelling variant of Kelsey, originating as an English place name and Scottish surname derived from Ceol's island or ship's victory. It became popular in the United States during the late 20th century along with other -i ending variants. Today it remains a recognizable feminine choice, though used less frequently than in previous decades.
Popularity in the United States
10,151 babies in the United States have been named Kelsi since 1880. It ranks #1625 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.6 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 158 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,511 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,054 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,101 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,023 |
| 2020-2029 | 298 |
Famous people named Kelsi
- Kelsi Worrell: Swimmer, Olympian
- Kelsi Reich: Cheerleader, TV Personality
Nicknames
Kel, Kels
Fun facts
- Kelsi emerged as a trendy modern alternative to the classic surname spelling Kelsey.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the late 1980s and 1990s alongside the broader popularity of Kelsey.