Kelsie
Kelsie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Ship's island or Ceol's island.
Origin and history
Kelsie is a modern spelling variation of Kelsey, derived from an Old English placename meaning Ceol's island or ship's island. It became popular as a feminine given name in the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a recognized choice, though less common than its peak in the 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
19,591 babies in the United States have been named Kelsie since 1880. It ranks #1080 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1496.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- FL (4 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,365 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,710 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,372 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,210 |
| 2020-2029 | 608 |
Famous people named Kelsie
- Kelsie Whitmore: Baseball player, Athlete
Nicknames
Kels, Kel
Fun facts
- Derived from the town of Kelso in the Scottish Borders, originally from Old English words meaning chalk hill or ship's landing.
- Kelsie emerged as a popular alternative spelling to Kelsey during the surge in popularity for '-ie' name endings in the 1980s and 1990s.