Kel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEL / /kɛl/English; Irish
Meaning
English: From the river; Irish: Slender
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kel is often considered a diminutive or short form of names like Kelvin or Kellan. In English-speaking cultures, it has been used as a standalone name. In Irish culture, it is associated with the meaning 'slender' and has historical ties to various Gaelic names.
Trend Summary
The name Kel has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often used as a nickname or diminutive.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kell
International Variants
- Kél (Irish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kel was first seen in the United States in 1956. Kel has ranked as high as #1284 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kel
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |