Kelby
- Pronunciation
- [Kel-by]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dark: Dark-Haired.
- Origin
- German
Kelby Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,001 baby boys have been named Kelby. The name peaked in 1991 with 187 US births that year (rank #746). In 2024, ranked #6305 nationally — 5,559 places below its 1991 peak.
Top States for Kelby
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kelby births are: Texas (387), Oklahoma (131), Utah (95).
Other German-Origin Names Like Kelby
If you like Kelby's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kelby's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kelby
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Compare Kelby to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kelby against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).