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Kelby
UnisexMeaning of Kelby: Norse: 'place by the spring'
Kelby is a unisex name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3448th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3448
32 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
5,582
First recorded 1948 · peak 1991
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
72% boys · 28% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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