Girl · #8,761 in 2026

Kellyjo

Name: Popularity of the name Kellyjo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kellyjo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,761

Peak Rank

#5,544 (1980)

Total Babies

196

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

1989

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#5544

Peak Rank

196

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kellyjo

Kellyjo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 12 Kellyjos were born — ranking #5,544 that year. As of 2026, Kellyjo ranks #8,761 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 196 Kellyjos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kellyjo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kellyjo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Coolio
Caliche
Kaleo
Kallio
Colegio
Calio
Kalio
Kellia
Collegiate
Killjoy
Collegian
Collegium

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kellyjo

What does the name Kellyjo mean?

Kellyjo is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kellyjo in 2026?

In 2026, Kellyjo ranks #8,761 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kellyjo most popular?

Kellyjo reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #5,544 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kellyjo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kellyjo is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kellyjo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kellyjo include Sarajean, Shere, Landy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kellyjo

Kellyjo is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 196 births in the dataset. Kellyjo's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #5,544. Use the chart and map above to compare Kellyjo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.