Kelley

Kelley is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 babies in the United States.

Kelley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kelley

Kelley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kelley first appears in Social Security records in 1882 and has been given to 52,361 babies since 1880, including 25 in 2024.

Kelley in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Babies named Kelley in 2024
25
Total since 1880
52,361

Kelley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Kelley in 2009
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kelley mean?

The meaning of Kelley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kelley a boy or girl name?

Kelley is a unisex name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kelley?

Kelley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kelley?

Kelley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1882 and has been given to 52,361 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].