Kell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEL / /kɛl/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: slender; English: from the spring
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kell has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the word 'ceall', meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'. In English, it can refer to a geographical feature, such as a spring or stream. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often as a surname before becoming a given name.
Trend Summary
Kell has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kellie
- Kellan
International Variants
- Kell (English)
Famous people named Kell
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kell was first seen in the United States in 1915. Kell has ranked as high as #1135 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kell
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |