Kelso Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Kelso is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kelso has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Kelso' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3918th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4434th out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9577th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6143rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kelso' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kelso"

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 "Kelso"

"Kelso" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3918th of 7545 67
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4434th of 6773 40
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 16616th of 16616 5
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 9577th of 24088 93
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 6143rd of 23106 168

Regional Popularity of "Kelso" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 100.00%
2148th/2148
-
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 "Kelso" by Generation for Female 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)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Kelso"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kelso" 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.