Kelson
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,968 in 1990
29 babies were named Kelson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,098 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kelson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kelson, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kelson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKelson first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1990, when it reached #1,968.
- TrendKelson has climbed 1,098 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kelson
Kelson is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Kelson for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 46 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,968 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 boys |
| 1980s | 7.9 | 126,904 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,854 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,760 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 48,852 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,158 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kelson
What is the origin of the name Kelson?
Kelson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kelson a boy or girl name?
Kelson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kelson?
Kelson ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,968).