Kelsey is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1756 in 2004 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 140 births ranking #932. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 48.6%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 27,567 boys born was named Kelsey. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.