Kelton
Pronunciation: [ k-EHLT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 26 babies have been named Kelton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,446 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,446
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kelton
Kelton is a girl name .
Is Kelton a boy or girl name? Kelton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,446 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,447. Kelton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kelton is currently ranked #60,446 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelton include Kel, Kelt, Kelty, Keltie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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