Kelby
k(e)-lby,
kel-by
US Popularity:8147
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Farm by the spring; Village by the ridge; Child's settlement
Kelby is a gender-neutral name that was originally a last name found in England. Meaning “farm by the spring,” this title evokes images of peaceful spring days out in nature. Kelby has also been influenced by the village Keelby, signifying “village by the ridge” from Old Norse elements. Of course, Kelby bears a close resemblance to the place name Kilby, imbuing the title with an Anglo-Saxon heritage. In this interpretation, Kelby finds renewed meaning as "child's settlement" from the blending of the Old English cild and the Norse term byr. For a nature-loving little one, these mountain ridges and freshwater springs will play a major part in their wonderful childhood.
How Popular Is The Name Kelby?
U.S. Births
Overall:Kelby is currently #8147 in U.S. births
Boy:Kelby is currently #4960 in U.S. births
Girl:Kelby is currently #10696 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#10696
in 2023
- 3860
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 447
Hamariweb, Kelby Name Meaning
Ancestry, Kelby Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Kelby
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