Boy nameCurrently #10,378 in the USSteady
Kel
1 syllablePeak year: 20013 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kel |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Kel through the decades
- Kel peaked in 2001, when 15 babies were named Kel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Kel has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kel currently ranks #10,378 in the US and is holding steady.