What does the name Kelsey mean?

The name Kelsey means "From Cenel's island".

What is the origin of the name Kelsey?

Kelsey is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 430 babies were named Kelsey in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kelsey is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 430 ↘

All-Time Total: 150,075

Peak Year: 1992

Kelsey is of Old English origin, derived from the surname meaning "from the ship's island."

Girl names closely related to Kelsey

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Boy names closely related to Kelsey

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Names with similar meaning to Kelsey

Kelsea Kelsi Kelsie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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