Keslie
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Meaning & Origin
Keslie is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Keslie often also consider Lakeah, Maaike, Kellymarie .
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Keslie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 243 babies have been named Keslie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keslie is past its peak , currently ranked #59,456 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,456
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Keslie
Keslie is a girl name .
Keslie is currently ranked #59,456 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keslie include Kes, Kesl, Kesly, Key, Keie, and Keskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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