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Kelly
Origin note in editorial review
Kelly appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1967. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #336 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Kelley, Kellie, Kelli.
#336boy rank
1967peak year
2syllables
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Spelling variants of Kelly
01Kelley02Kellie03Kelli
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