Kelli Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEL-ee / /ˈkɛli/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: slender; English: from the dark, handsome one
Historical & Cultural Background
Kelli is often considered a variant of the Irish name Kelly, which has roots in the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in contemporary usage. In the United States, Kelli gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has been used in various cultural contexts.
Trend Summary
Kelli has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kelly
- Kellie
International Variants
- Céilidh (Scottish)
Famous people named Kelli
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Fictional characters named Kelli
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kelli was first seen in the United States in 1963. Kelli has ranked as high as #1098 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Kelli has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kelli (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 |