Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright-headed island, Cenel Island, Brave, Ship's Island
Pronunciation: KEHL-see, /ˈkɛl.si/, K EH L S IY
Popularity Rank: #3,535
Derived from an English surname, which was originally a place name meaning 'Cenel's island'. Cenel was a personal name meaning 'bright-headed' in Old English.
The name Kelsey is of English origin and means Bright-headed island, Cenel Island, Brave, Ship's Island, Shining Upon Man. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kelsey is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KEHL-see
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɛl.si/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH L S IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kelsey is recorded 17,722 times globally, ranking it as the 3,535th most common name worldwide.
Kelsey is most prevalent in United States of America, with 11,673 occurrences, making it the 481th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Kelsey is found among 1 in every 155 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #481 | 1 : 155 |
| United Kingdom | #586 | 1 : 212 |
| Canada | #354 | 1 : 224 |
| Netherlands | #1,466 | 1 : 787 |
| South Africa | #4,043 | 1 : 6,187 |
| Ireland | #905 | 1 : 550 |
| Belgium | #2,594 | 1 : 2,204 |
| Costa Rica | #1,377 | 1 : 1,082 |
| Italy | #10,913 | 1 : 12,448 |
| Hong Kong | #3,245 | 1 : 5,370 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kelsey from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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