2,481births recorded
3Countries
3Variants
1992Peak · United States
#7491United States 2025
Kelby is a girl name family recorded 2,481 times in 3 countries since 1974. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7491 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1992, at 4.0 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Chelby (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Kelby
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelby | English | 1,563 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7491 | 1991 | ▼ 32 % |
| Kelby | English | 7 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Chelby | French | 501 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1991 | – |
| Chelby | French | 100 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2010 | – |
| Chelby | French | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Kelbi | English | 305 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1995 | ▼ 44 % |
How we grouped these names
- Kelby ↔ Chelby — spelling variant
- Kelby ↔ Kelbi — spelling variant
Questions about Kelby
How popular is the name Kelby?
In 2025 it ranked #7491 in the United States. Official registers record 2,481 births across 3 countries.
What is Kelby in other languages?
Chelby (French); Kelbi (English).
When was Kelby most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1992, at 4.0 births per 100,000.
Is Kelby a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kelby is a girl name.