Kellie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kellie is an Irish name derived from the ancient Gaelic personal name Ceallach, meaning 'war' or 'slender'. It has evolved through various forms, from Ceallach to Ó Ceallaigh, before becoming Kellie in modern English. It does not have a biblical background. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with a friendly and youthful image. Notable individuals with this name include Kellie Pickler, Kellie Martin, and Kellie Maloney.
The name Kellie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Kellie 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, 'Kellie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3619th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5372nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4483rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3430th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7696th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 478th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 209th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 271st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 991st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4116th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kellie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kellie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛli/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Kellie is derived from the Irish surname 'Ó Ceallaigh', which means 'descendant of Ceallach', where 'Ceallach' is an ancient Gaelic personal name that may mean 'war' or 'slender'.
Meaning
war, slender
Language Evolution
Ceallach (Old Irish), Ó Ceallaigh (Middle Irish), Kellie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Kellie gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a feminine form of the surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Kelly, Kelley, Kell, Kellina
Modern Popularity & Image
Kellie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthful energy and charm.
Famous People
Kellie Pickler, American country music singer, Kellie Martin, American actress, Kellie Maloney, British boxing promoter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kellie"
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 "Kellie"
"Kellie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3619th of 7545 | 81 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5372nd of 6773 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4483rd of 7552 | 49 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3430th of 10718 | 143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7696th of 16616 | 64 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7232nd of 9107 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6436th of 9204 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 478th of 12526 | 6,845 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 209th of 19264 | 22,899 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 271st of 27321 | 16,609 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 991st of 35406 | 3,916 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4116th of 30306 | 426 |
Regional Popularity of "Kellie" 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 "Kellie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 430th/430 |
100.00% 582nd/582 |
100.00% 571st/571 |
100.00% 342nd/342 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 186th/186 |
100.00% 219th/219 |
100.00% 212th/212 |
100.00% 199th/199 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 233rd/233 |
100.00% 284th/284 |
100.00% 240th/240 |
100.00% 308th/308 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 921st/921 |
100.00% 930th/930 |
100.00% 955th/955 |
100.00% 1167th/1167 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
100.00% 4442nd/4442 |
100.00% 3757th/3757 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kellie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kellie" 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.