Kelcie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kelcie originates from a Scottish surname meaning 'from the island of the cell'. The name has evolved from forms like Kelsey and Celsie. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed as trendy. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Kelcie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kelcie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kelcie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10056th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1378th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2322nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5556th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kelcie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kelcie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛl.si/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
Kelcie is derived from a Scottish surname, which is believed to have originated from a place name meaning 'from the island of the cell'.
Meaning
From the island of the cell
Language Evolution
Kelcie, Kelsey, Celsie
Historical Usage
The name Kelcie gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has been used as a given name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Kelsey, Kelsie, Kelsy
Modern Popularity & Image
Kelcie is often perceived as a modern and trendy name, appealing to parents looking for unique alternatives to more traditional names.
Famous People
Kelcie McEnany, American actress, Kelcie Pomeroy, American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kelcie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kelcie"
"Kelcie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10056th of 16616 | 32 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1378th of 27321 | 1,743 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2322nd of 35406 | 1,225 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5556th of 30306 | 275 |
Regional Popularity of "Kelcie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kelcie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.01% 1106th/3685 |
36.80% 1647th/4475 |
28.84% 1498th/5194 |
22.89% 1446th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.38% 2217th/4582 |
63.94% 3302nd/5164 |
33.13% 2423rd/7313 |
58.27% 4349th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kelcie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kelcie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.