An estimated 40,767 living Americans are named Kelley.
How rare is Kelley?
Kelley is very rare among babies today, with 15 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.2% from its 1968 peak.
How old is the typical Kelley?
The median age of a living American named Kelley is approximately 50 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 59 years old.
Is Kelley still popular?
No. Kelley is endangered as a baby name, down 99.2% from its 1968 peak with 15 births in 2025.
Where is Kelley most common?
Kelley has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 4.0× more often than the national baseline.
1919Peak 19682025
Peak year
1968
Decline from peak
99.2%
2025
15
All-time
46,099
Diaspora map
Kelley broke out in California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming (1959) and became over-represented in 38 states over 27 years.
Broke out: California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, 1959 · over-represented in 38 states over 27 years
