Kelby
Pronunciation: [ k-EHLB-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 1,549 babies have been named Kelby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelby is past its peak , currently ranked #6,734 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,734
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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Kelby is also used as a boy name, ranked #6339.
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About the Name Kelby
Kelby is a girl name .
Is Kelby a boy or girl name? Kelby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,734 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,339. Kelby is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kelby is currently ranked #6,734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelby include Kel, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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